bullying

Meanings

• Noun

  Behaviour where someone intentionally harms or intimidates another person, typically through verbal or physical means.

  - "The victim was subjected to bullying at school."
  - "Bullying is a form of emotional torture that can leave deep scars."

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Synonyms

push around , ride roughshod over

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bullying
bully , dully , pully , fully

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Variants

List of all variants of bullying that leads to same result
bullying , bullied , bullies , bully

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The term 'bullying' originated from the verb 'bully', which means to intimidate or coerce. It has been used since the 15th century.

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Trivia

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1. Bullying can lead to mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression.

2. According to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 20% of students report being bullied during the school year.

3. Bullying can occur in any setting, including schools, workplaces, and online.

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Related Concepts

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1. Cyberbullying: The use of technology to harass, intimidate, or bully others online.

2. Workplace Bullying: Bullying that occurs in a professional setting, often between coworkers or between an employee and their supervisor.

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Culture

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Bullying is a significant issue in many cultures and has been the subject of numerous works of literature, art, and music. For example, Mark Twain's novel 'The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn' explores themes of bullying and friendship.

How to Memorize "bullying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone physically intimidating or verbally harassing another person.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bullying' with words like 'intimidation', 'harassment', and 'coercion'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-U-L-L-Y' to remember the definition: Behaviour that Undermines, Intimidates, and Lashes Out, Yielding harm.

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