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单词 bullying
释义

bullying

1 of 2

noun

bul·​ly·​ing ˈbu̇-lē-iŋ How to pronounce bullying (audio)
ˈbə-
: abuse and mistreatment of someone vulnerable by someone stronger, more powerful, etc. : the actions and behavior of a bully
Her own childhood had been made miserable by bullying Michael Holroyd
… underestimates the plain meanness behind the pleasure people take in bullying. George F. Will

bullying

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adjective

: prone to or characterized by overbearing mistreatment and domination of others
… dominated the program but did so in a bullying manner that made him appear crabbier and more churlish than ever. Tom Shales
At his worst, he was just another loud, boorish, bullying … drunk … Bartholomew Gill
The bullying husband is … living out a way of being that he learned at home as a child. Robert Karen

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
The app is a platform for friends to compliment each other anonymously, an antidote to social media bullying. Skyler Caruso, Peoplemag, 9 Aug. 2022 In addition to privacy protections and appropriate advertising limitations, these considerations include preventing harms such as bullying, harassment, predation, violence or exposure to adult activities. Eric Reicin, Forbes, 15 July 2022 In April this year, Clara Wanjiku, a former staffer at Flutterwave accused the company’s chief executive Olugbenga Agboola of bullying, harassment and fraud. Faustine Ngila, Quartz, 7 July 2022 At The Body Shop, there is no place for bullying of staff, consultants, or customers of any kind. Lizzie Cernik, refinery29.com, 16 June 2022 But, researchers noted, despite some LGBTQ people’s efforts to find more welcoming environments, more of them reported facing bullying, harassment, assault and mental health issues than their non-LGBTQ counterparts. Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 19 May 2022 Educators said that many students came to the academy with long histories of bullying, harassment or family estrangement. New York Times, 8 May 2022 After McGee called out O'Neal for bullying and his appearances on the blooper reel ceased, McGee began rebuilding his reputation as a champion-level contributor. Cydney Henderson, USA TODAY, 2 May 2022 Stigma, marginalization, discrimination, bullying, harassment and even violence can lead to feelings of isolation and rejection. Jen Christensen, CNN, 21 Apr. 2022
Adjective
Attention to social climate, like anti-bullying campaigns and programs that teach students how to recognize and counteract signs of isolation, may also avert violence. New York Times, 22 Aug. 2022 McGibney then redirected the site to his anti-bullying resource BullyVille.com. Erin Jensen, USA TODAY, 27 July 2022 With his tech passion, starting a business in the NFT space to raise anti-bullying awareness was a no-brainer for Guevara. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 3 July 2022 Student Awareness Day is a prejudice reduction and anti-bullying program presented by the Holocaust Documentation & Education Center in Dania-Beach. Sergio Carmona, Sun Sentinel, 6 May 2022 Social-emotional strategies, including anti-bullying initiatives, also do not appear to forestall senseless tragedy. Dana Goldstein, BostonGlobe.com, 26 May 2022 Mina recently received the Changemaker of the Year Award from the anti-bullying group Act to Change. Mary Quattlebaum, Washington Post, 31 May 2022 Among the other images in Sandberg's post, Goldberg was seen gathered with children at a PACER anti-bullying event. Alexandra Schonfeld, PEOPLE.com, 16 May 2022 Donovan recently resumed his national anti-bullying campaign, which had been put on hold due to the pandemic and is set to appear at the upcoming RomaDrama convention in Palm Beach, Florida. Emily Longeretta, Variety, 14 Feb. 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1742, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined above

Legal Definition

bullying

noun

bul·​ly·​ing
ˈbu̇-lē-iŋ, bə-
: acts or written or spoken words intended to intimidate or harass a person or to cause physical harm to a person or his or her property see also cyberbullying

Note: The statutory language used to describe what constitutes bullying differs from state to state.

bullying 1 of 3

adjective

as in browbeating

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • browbeating
  • resolved
  • ascetic
  • relentless
  • determined
  • unflinching
  • monkish
  • monastic
  • obstinate
  • relentless
  • unrelenting
  • merciless
  • steadfast
  • intractable
  • callous
  • gruff
  • dour
  • firm
  • pitiless
  • ascetical
  • dogged
  • uncompromising
  • implacable
  • single-minded
  • hardened
  • unbending
  • authoritarian
  • adamant
  • unforgiving
  • unyielding
  • demanding
  • unsparing
  • severe
  • immovable
  • uncharitable
  • inflexible
  • stern
  • ossified
  • adamantine
  • exacting
  • harsh
  • hard-line
  • stiff
  • tough
  • rigorous
  • hard-hearted
  • strict
  • ramrod
  • heavy-handed
  • rigid
  • flinty
  • rock-ribbed
  • austere
  • hard

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • tolerant
  • gentle
  • lenient
  • lax
  • mild
  • indulgent
  • kind
  • patient
  • easy
  • forbearing
  • accepting
  • charitable
  • easygoing
  • clement
  • soft
  • undemanding
  • compromising
  • merciful
  • softhearted
  • yielding
  • acquiescent
  • responsive
  • willing
  • laid-back
  • compliant
  • agreeable
  • amenable
  • complaisant
  • flexible
  • pliant
  • pliable
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bullying

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noun

as in intimidation

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intimidation
  • coercion
  • violence
  • browbeating
  • pressure
  • terrorism
  • bulldozing
  • threat
  • menace
  • fear
  • terror
  • compulsion
  • duress
  • arm-twisting
  • sword
  • constraint
  • force
  • strength
  • muscle
  • might
  • stress
  • squeeze
  • potency
  • squeeze play
  • willfulness
  • hardheadedness
  • puissance
  • strain
  • self-will

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • approval
  • consent
  • agreement
  • permission
  • persuasion
  • reason
  • convincing
  • suasion
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bullying

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verb

present participle of bully
1
as in abusing
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • abusing
  • oppressing
  • torturing
  • mistreating
  • persecuting
  • hurting
  • harassing
  • maltreating
  • manhandling
  • brutalizing
  • injuring
  • mishandling
  • violating
  • tormenting
  • misusing
  • ill-treating
  • taking apart
  • ill-using
  • molesting
  • messing over
  • victimizing
  • harming
  • kicking around
  • outraging
  • wronging
  • sandbagging
  • burning
  • working (over)
  • beating (up)
  • roughing (up)
  • messing (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • fostering
  • nurturing
  • caring (for)
  • cherishing
  • coddling
  • gratifying
  • catering (to)
  • favoring
  • spoiling
  • indulging
  • humoring
  • mollycoddling
  • pampering
  • babying
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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats the manager was fired for bullying employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • intimidating
  • browbeating
  • frightening
  • hectoring
  • scaring
  • cowing
  • coercing
  • harassing
  • threatening
  • strong-arming
  • bulldozing
  • bullyragging
  • shocking
  • startling
  • ballyragging
  • blackjacking
  • badgering
  • blustering
  • picking on
  • pressuring
  • alarming
  • terrorizing
  • bogarting
  • horrifying
  • terrifying
  • trash-talking
  • menacing
  • spooking
  • disturbing
  • hounding
  • distressing
  • affrighting
  • forcing
  • unmanning
  • demoralizing
  • upsetting
  • bludgeoning
  • dragooning
  • unnerving
  • disconcerting
  • compelling
  • disquieting
  • pushing around
  • discomposing
  • constraining
  • alaruming
  • obliging
  • perturbing
  • pressing
  • making
  • psyching (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • consoling
  • cheering
  • reassuring
  • comforting
  • encouraging
  • soothing
  • convincing
  • solacing
  • emboldening
  • persuading
  • steeling
  • heartening
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