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
Australian officials say that country's ban has already reduced cyberbullying and increased student concentration in schools.
From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026
“The most consistent way that we, in a laboratory, induce stress is through something that’s unpredictable, social, and inescapable, which is exactly what cyberbullying is,” Stanton explained.
From Slate • Nov. 1, 2025
AB 772 will require grade K-12 schools in the state to develop a policy by mid-2027 on handling bullying and cyberbullying that happens off campus.
From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 14, 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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