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bullied

  • past participle of bully.
  • past tense form of bully.

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Growing up, I was bullied so she was a very big part of me being more positive about myself.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Jean's three sons gave evidence at the start of the trial on Tuesday, where one claimed she had been "bullied" by the man after ending their relationship.

From BBC Jun. 30, 2026

“Instead of actually listening to us and providing evidence of studies or environmental impact statements, we just get called names and bullied and defamed on national television.”

From Salon Jun. 12, 2026

For more than 50 years, the agency’s gag rule bullied Americans into silence.

From Barron's Jun. 3, 2026

Ginny Weasley, who had been looking pale, was bullied into taking some by Percy.

From "Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets" by J. K. Rowling