cyberbullying

American  

[sahy-ber-bool-ee-ing] / ˈsaɪ bərˌbʊl i ɪŋ /

noun

1. the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously.

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Etymology

Origin of cyberbullying

First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The Australian government says its ban is about protecting kids from harmful content, cyberbullying, online grooming and "predatory algorithms" among other things – some or all of which could arguably be said to exist with gaming platforms.

From BBC

The second requires platforms to create a similar reporting mechanism for victims of cyberbullying.

From Los Angeles Times

“The most consistent way that we, in a laboratory, induce stress is through something that’s unpredictable, social, and inescapable, which is exactly what cyberbullying is,” Stanton explained.

From Slate

Naroditsky had strong social ties, and was well respected publicly and privately, but the thin daggers of cyberbullying may have slipped past those defenses.

From Slate

AB 772 will require grade K-12 schools in the state to develop a policy by mid-2027 on handling bullying and cyberbullying that happens off campus.

From Los Angeles Times