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as in abusing
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates
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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
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Recent Examples of bullying
Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023
The student then met with the school’s principal and vice principal – an anti-bullying specialist, according to the state school directory – and reported the threats of violence made against her before she was assaulted, according to the lawsuit.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Strong’s portrayal of Cohn, a controversial figure known for his bullying tactics and his work as chief counsel to Sen. Joseph McCarthy, also earned him BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Providing bursts of energy by chasing balls out of bounds and bullying her wait into the paint for rebounds, the 5-9 freshman provided versatility not in the box score.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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Adjective
That's why experts say more anti-bullying intervention is needed – from both parents and schools.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023
The student then met with the school’s principal and vice principal – an anti-bullying specialist, according to the state school directory – and reported the threats of violence made against her before she was assaulted, according to the lawsuit.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
Noun
Maternity leave, accommodation for disability, and protection from bullying and harassment in the workplace are all examples of DEI policies that enjoy widespread support.
—London Business School, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
Strong’s portrayal of Cohn, a controversial figure known for his bullying tactics and his work as chief counsel to Sen. Joseph McCarthy, also earned him BAFTA and Golden Globe nominations.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 23 Jan. 2025
Verb
Democrats have rallied to McBride’s defense, accusing Republicans of bullying McBride and attacking other LGBTQ+ people who work at and visit the Capitol.
—Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Providing bursts of energy by chasing balls out of bounds and bullying her wait into the paint for rebounds, the 5-9 freshman provided versatility not in the box score.
—Benjamin Royer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullying
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Hostile intelligence services are likely already at work trying to assess which Musk team members might be sloppy with their digital devices or vulnerable to entrapment or coercion.—
James Goldgeier,
Foreign Affairs,
7 Feb. 2025
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Labor trafficking forces someone to work against their will through force, fraud or coercion.—
Kendall Larson,
Twin Cities,
6 Feb. 2025
Verb
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This new era of AI can feel intimidating for the limited, human life forms that created it.—
Marc Zao-Sanders,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Dec. 2024
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Only six years older than Crystal, the comedian still found Scorsese intimidating.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
16 Dec. 2024
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By the 18th century, the 13 major ascetic akharas, or sects of Hindu priests, played a central role in Kumbh Mela rituals.—
Aakash Hassan,
The Christian Science Monitor,
29 Jan. 2025
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From afar, there’s certainly something of the guru or the ascetic about Martin, something highly therapized and slightly otherworldly.—
Alex Morris,
Rolling Stone,
19 Dec. 2024
Noun
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Sitting back and inviting pressure, with an attack-minded squad weak in one-vs-one duels, does not appear to be a valid solution to Madrid’s issues.—
Thom Harris,
The Athletic,
8 Feb. 2025
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Still, some inflationary pressure from wage gains is being offset by U.S. productivity growth, which allows companies to pay more and earn fatter profits without raising prices.—
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8 Feb. 2025
Noun
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And this is why so many people are living in a situation of violence.—
Pete Hammond,
Deadline,
8 Feb. 2025
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But research of terrorism and insurgent violence has made clear that military solutions aren’t sufficient.—
Elizabeth Shackelford,
Chicago Tribune,
7 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Paro Taktsang, Bhutan The Buddhist monastic tradition has two sides, says Matthew King, a scholar of Buddhist studies and director of Asian studies at the University of California, Riverside.—
Shoshi Parks,
Smithsonian Magazine,
31 Jan. 2025
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It was performed both preventatively and, in the case of some medieval religious communities, periodically as part of monastic bodily regulation and discipline.—
Megan Cassidy-Welch,
CNN,
24 Jan. 2025
Noun
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We’re motivated to get outside, soak up some sun and enjoy a slight breeze without the threat of constant afternoon thunderstorms.—
Kari Barnett,
Sun Sentinel,
11 Feb. 2025
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Zuhri warned that threats from U.S. officials would not alter Hamas's stance.—
Justin Gest,
Newsweek,
11 Feb. 2025
Adjective
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Obama has retreated into monkish silence, broken only for special occasions such as celebrity deaths and the recording of Bruce Springsteen podcasts.—
Isaac Chotiner,
The New Yorker,
17 July 2024
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Cillian Murphy is not sitting at home in monkish penury.—
Vulture,
Vulture,
3 Feb. 2024
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“Bullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullying. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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