bullying

Pronunciation: /ˈbʊ.li.ɪŋ/

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
  2. verb be bossy towards
  3. verb discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

Etymology

From bully + -ing.

In classic literature

Synonyms

intimidation

Semantic network

Broader (hypernyms)
aggression
Narrower (hyponyms)
terrorization

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