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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The fears are plenty: cyberbullying, online predators, harassment, exposure to inappropriate content, and even excessive spending.
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
The school fight videos then often spark new cycles of student cyberbullying, verbal aggression and violence.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After prompting a wave of memes and mockery, TF1 pulled the Seven to Eight episode from circulation to prevent further cyberbullying.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Aside from exposing them to potential dangers like inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators, children could unexpectedly offer private information to unknown sources.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
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Anna Halkidis, Parents, 2 Apr. 2025
The school fight videos then often spark new cycles of student cyberbullying, verbal aggression and violence.
—The Learning Network, New York Times, 27 Mar. 2025
After prompting a wave of memes and mockery, TF1 pulled the Seven to Eight episode from circulation to prevent further cyberbullying.
—Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
Aside from exposing them to potential dangers like inappropriate content, cyberbullying and online predators, children could unexpectedly offer private information to unknown sources.
—Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 9 Feb. 2025
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“Cyberbullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberbullying. Accessed 17 Apr. 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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