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bullying

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[bool-ee-ing] / ˈbʊl i ɪŋ /

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

Etymology

Origin of bullying

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

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