as in browbeating
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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
Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The series has several topical themes, including religious bigotry, opposing political views and bullying.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 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
The essays will explore a range of topics, such as navigating relationships and bullying, as well as timely subjects like Drag Story Hour and the challenges of being a part of the LGBTQ+ community today.
—Carly Tagen-Dye, People.com, 6 Feb. 2025
The series has several topical themes, including religious bigotry, opposing political views and bullying.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 6 Feb. 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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Three other former Spanish federation members accused of coercion — former women's team coach Jorge Vilda, sports director of the men's team Albert Luque, and head of marketing Ruben Rivera — also were cleared of that charge.—
Tom Rogers,
Newsweek,
21 Feb. 2025
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The three other former Spanish federation members accused of coercion — former women’s team coach Jorge Vilda, sports director of the men’s team Albert Luque and head of marketing Ruben Rivera — also were cleared.—
Tales Azzoni,
Chicago Tribune,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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While Mathu is an ascetic loner, Malby was a hedonistic womanizer.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
20 Feb. 2025
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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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While Trump aims to bring those supply chains onto American shores, the pandemic showed how disruptions and lengthy adjustments can produce more persistent inflation pressure.—
Howard Schneider,
USA TODAY,
21 Feb. 2025
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Turner also embraced the idea of defensive versatility and enjoyed the big-market pressure, an attitude that will set an example for young players such as third baseman Matt Shaw.—
Patrick Mooney,
The Athletic,
20 Feb. 2025
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Chaos and violence ensue, but CIA director Jeremy Lasch (Bill Camp) shows up just in time to secret Mullen away while reports are sent out that he's been killed.—
Megan McCluskey,
TIME,
20 Feb. 2025
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Since 2014, Ukraine has been subjected to a level of violence and criminality that reflects Russia’s utter contempt for the laws of armed conflict.—
The Editors,
National Review,
20 Feb. 2025
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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
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That uncertainty is magnified by ongoing legal challenges and threats by Musk for deeper cuts.—
Matt Egan and Alicia Wallace,
CNN,
25 Feb. 2025
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Staff there assess humans and animals for disease threats and, if a case of illness is found, work with local authorities on contact tracing if other passengers were potentially exposed.—
Pien Huang,
NPR,
25 Feb. 2025
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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 3 Mar. 2025.
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