cyberbully
Americanverb (used with or without object)
noun
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cyberbullies
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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 ● Apr. 9, 2024
“Never in my life did I ever imagine that a country would cyberbully an invading country,” one user wrote.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2022
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
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
Harrison even told Bristowe that he would rather have her as a role model for his children than a cyberbully.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 21, 2015
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
Studies suggest that cyberbullies who have their posts removed are less likely to repost and perhaps being called out by shows they watch will give some “fans” pause before they vent their spleen online.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 21, 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
The Times reported last week that the Home Secretary Theresa May had suggested that new surveillance powers - unveiled under the Investigatory Powers Bill - could be used to help police to unmask anonymous cyberbullies.
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
Chrissy Teigen came out swinging Friday against Michael Costello in the latest round of accusations exchanged between the model and the clothing designer, who claims Teigen cyberbullied him in 2014.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 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
One of the chief concerns driving Australia's social media ban was the desire to stamp out cyberbullying.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Lake Havasu City Police say they are investigating cyberbullying claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 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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