cyberbully

American  

[sahy-ber-bool-ee] / ˈsaɪ bərˌbʊl i /

verb (used with or without object)

cyberbullied, cyberbullying

1. to bully online by sending or posting mean, hurtful, or intimidating messages, usually anonymously.

   The 12-year-old had been cyberbullied for almost a year.

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noun

plural

cyberbullies

1. a person who does this.

Other Word Forms

• cyberbullying noun

Etymology

Origin of cyberbully

First recorded in 1990–95; cyber- + bully ¹

Example Sentences

He claimed he did not know Valdes aside from their one interaction on the Hinge app and called her a cyberbully who shared his personal information online.

From Los Angeles Times

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

“Never in my life did I ever imagine that a country would cyberbully an invading country,” one user wrote.

From Washington Post

The story follows three young women who are targeted by a cyberbully who has hacked into their cellphones and computers.

From Los Angeles Times

“I think I will always treat people with dignity, respect and kindness,” he said, “and I will never cyberbully one of my constituents.”

From Washington Post