cyberbully
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
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cyberbullies
plural
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John Legend is standing by his wife's, Chrissy Teigen, side as she takes responsibility for being a cyberbully in the past.
From Fox News ● Jun. 16, 2021
CloutHub membership terms are clear, Brain said: “You don’t threaten people with harm. You don’t threaten property. ... You don’t cyberbully people. You don’t ‘cancel culture’ people.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 16, 2021
When asked about the irony of her remarks coming from someone married to the world’s preeminent cyberbully, the first lady’s spokesperson, Stephanie Grisham, attempted to brush it aside in a tweet.
From The Guardian ● Aug. 21, 2018
Unfortunately, a cyberbully can easily post derogatory information about their victim, which has the ability to reach a wide spectrum of other individuals.
From Encyclopedia.com ● Jun. 26, 2018
One of the more stunning moments in this book is West’s account of her confrontation with a cyberbully.
From Washington Post ● May 27, 2016
Rene Nezhoda, another “Storage Wars” cast member who was often considered Sheets’ rival due to their onscreen antics, posted on Instagram after news of Sheets’ death broke and called out cyberbullies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 22, 2026
Getting the devices out means keeping out the importuning virtual world, with its entertainers and weirdos and cyberbullies, and creating space for psychic and physical rest.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2025
People often share too much personal information with a too-public audience that includes cyberbullies and strangers with ill intent.
From Scientific American ● Sep. 18, 2023
Predictably, the school district and its supporters have melodramatically told the Supreme Court that a decision in Levy’s favor will leave them powerless to protect kids against cyberbullies.
From Slate ● Mar. 29, 2021
It follows claims the social media giant had not done enough to tackle cyberbullies or extremists in the past.
From BBC ● Dec. 30, 2015
Other artists involved in the Olympics opening ceremony were also cyberbullied, including chief choreographer Thomas Jolly.
From Barron's ● Nov. 21, 2025
While some youth are harmed by it—like those who are cyberbullied or using social media so excessively that it is disrupting their schoolwork or sleep—others benefit from or even thrive on it.
From Slate ● Jul. 13, 2024
A new survey about teens and social media shows that nearly half of teens say they have been cyberbullied.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 16, 2022
The teenager was then reportedly cyberbullied, with many saying that he had only wanted a house from his parents and that he was trying to gain sympathy.
From BBC ● Jan. 25, 2022
Teigen’s narration was abruptly scrapped in June, one month after reality TV personality Courtney Stodden claimed to have been repeatedly cyberbullied by Teigen as a teen.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 15, 2021
While people like Ziame worry the ban could have unintended consequences, proponents insist it is necessary to protect children from harmful content, addictive algorithms, online predators and cyberbullying.
From BBC ● Jun. 16, 2026
The law’s advocates have said social-media platforms leave young people vulnerable to cyberbullying and sexual exploitation and are responsible for worsening mental health.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 11, 2026
First Lady Brigitte Macron has been campaigning against cyberbullying for years.
From Barron's ● Mar. 31, 2026
Trump has a video conference with French First Lady Brigitte Macron to discuss initiatives to end cyberbullying, meets with Queen Rania of Jordan to discuss helping foster children and comforts former Hamas hostage Aviva Siegel.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 31, 2026
“Well, first off, the people who like my blog aren’t very good at cyberbullying, which is fine. I would hate to be liked by people who are good at it.”
From "The Serpent King" by Jeff Zentner
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