bullying

[bool-ee-ing]

noun

1. the act of harassing, intimidating, or abusing others, especially habitually or from a perceived position of relative power.

   Bullying and stress can impact students' experiences at school.

Other Word Forms

• unbullying adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullying¹

First recorded in 1675–85; bully ¹ ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The club investigated a bullying claim made against the former striker and he subsequently stepped down from his role as their under-18s coach.

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At their meeting with Mr Philip's family in 2022, the hospital said Ms Booth's relationship with theatre staff was "excellent" and no concerns regarding bullying had been identified.

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The governing body also said that Young would be required to "complete training on athlete welfare, injury management and bullying/harassment before a return to coaching could be considered".

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His bullying Isaiah sprints from pep talks to threats in the same breath and runs around in nifty outfits covered in weighted beads.

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“He has disgraced the office he holds by bullying ABC, the employer of Jimmy Kimmel, and forcing the company to bend the knee to the administration.”

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