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
Complaints of cyberbullying on banned social media platforms increased 26 percent when comparing January 2026 with January 2025, the documents said.
From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026
Lake Havasu City Police say they are investigating cyberbullying claims.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 27, 2026
The initiative is also aimed at protecting young people from online risks, including cyberbullying and harmful content.
From BBC ● Jan. 29, 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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