Bullying: meaning, definitions and examples
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bullying
[ ˈbʊliɪŋ ]
school
Bullying is the use of force, threat, or coercion to abuse, intimidate, or aggressively dominate others. It involves repeated aggressive behavior towards a victim who struggles to defend themselves.
Synonyms
harassment, intimidation, oppression
Examples of usage
- He was a victim of bullying at school.
- Bullying can have serious consequences on a child's mental health.
cyberbullying
To bully someone means to seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce through electronic communication. It includes sending mean messages or posting negative comments online with the intention of harming the target.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She was cyberbullied on social media.
- Cyberbullying can have long-lasting effects on the victim.
Translations
Translations of the word "bullying" in other languages:
🇵🇹 intimidação
🇮🇳 धमकाना
🇩🇪 Mobbing
🇮🇩 penindasan
🇺🇦 знущання
🇵🇱 zastraszanie
🇯🇵 いじめ
🇫🇷 harcèlement
🇪🇸 acoso
🇹🇷 zorbalık
🇰🇷 괴롭힘
🇸🇦 تنمر
🇨🇿 šikana
🇸🇰 šikanovanie
🇨🇳 欺凌
🇸🇮 nadlegovanje
🇮🇸 einelti
🇰🇿 қорқыту
🇬🇪 შეურაცხყოფა
🇦🇿 zorakılıq
🇲🇽 acoso
Word origin
The term 'bullying' originated from the Dutch word 'boel', which means lover or brother. Over time, its meaning evolved to describe aggressive behavior towards others. Bullying can manifest in various forms, including physical, verbal, and cyberbullying.