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.

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Etymology

Origin of cyberbullying

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

Example Sentences

First Lady Brigitte Macron has been campaigning against cyberbullying for years.

From Barron's

App-addicted Indonesia began enforcing a social media ban for users under the age of 16 on Saturday, citing threats from online pornography, cyberbullying and internet addiction, as concerns grow globally over the impact of social media on children's well-being.

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Australian officials say that country's ban has already reduced cyberbullying and increased student concentration in schools.

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The initiative is also aimed at protecting young people from online risks, including cyberbullying and harmful content.

From BBC

No amount of pressure, cyberbullying or arrest warrants has so far succeeded in silencing one of Pakistan's most prominent dissidents, the human rights lawyer Imaan Mazari.

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