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cyberbullying

American  
[sahy-ber-bool-ee-ing] / ˈsaɪ bərˌbʊl i ɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously.

Etymology

Origin of cyberbullying

First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing 1

Example Sentences

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Cyberbullying has also become a money-making gig for some, Kim Hern-sik told the BBC.

From BBC • Feb. 19, 2025

Cyberbullying is, and should be, taken seriously at many schools, but that only works if kids report it.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 3, 2024

Cyberbullying can also affect how a student does in school.

From Encyclopedia.com • Jun. 26, 2018

Cyberbullying, in particular, has gained recent attention in the White House after first lady Melania Trump met in March with representatives from Facebook, Google and Twitter for a summit on “the need for kindness online.”

From Washington Post • Apr. 6, 2018

Cyberbullying and sharing too much personal information are problems that have come along with the conveniences of new technologies.

From Textbooks • Jan. 1, 2012

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