cyberbullying
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of cyberbullying
First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing 1
Example Sentences
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The EU is developing an age-verification tool, and von der Leyen cited risks like depression and cyberbullying.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 12, 2026
In March, app-addicted Indonesia started enforcing a social media ban for under-16s in a bid to shield some 70 million children from the threats of online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addiction.
From Barron's • May 6, 2026
The initiative is also aimed at protecting young people from online risks, including cyberbullying and harmful content.
From BBC • Jan. 29, 2026
Naroditsky had strong social ties, and was well respected publicly and privately, but the thin daggers of cyberbullying may have slipped past those defenses.
From Slate • Nov. 1, 2025
“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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