cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ 
-ˌbə-
: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (such as a student) often done anonymously
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Aside from exposing them to potential dangers like inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators, children could unexpectedly offer private information to unknown sources.
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
And adolescents who spend more time online are more likely to experience cyberbullying, another risk factor for an eating disorder, according to a 2023 study.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The public awareness campaign focused on major issues affecting young people and shed a spotlight cyberbullying.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
New York and New Jersey are the latest looking at state-wide bans, with the aim to lower cyberbullying and help increase student focus.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
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Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
And adolescents who spend more time online are more likely to experience cyberbullying, another risk factor for an eating disorder, according to a 2023 study.
—Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 28 Jan. 2025
The public awareness campaign focused on major issues affecting young people and shed a spotlight cyberbullying.
—Michael Collins, USA TODAY, 14 Jan. 2025
New York and New Jersey are the latest looking at state-wide bans, with the aim to lower cyberbullying and help increase student focus.
—Lexi Lonas Cochran, The Hill, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Cyberbullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberbullying. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˈbu̇l-ē-iŋ
: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person often done anonymously
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cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˌbə-
: the verbal bullying of someone (as a classmate) through the use of often anonymous electronic communication (as online posts or text messages) see also cyberstalking
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