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  • present participle of bully.
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bullying

[bool-ee-ing] / ˈbʊl i ɪŋ /
ADJECTIVE
domineering
Synonyms


Example Sentences

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In the Himalayan kingdom of Bhutan, which has long limited outside influence, viral videos of school bullying have triggered debate over social media's erosion of traditional values.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

As is the case throughout, the questioners—the chairman, played with snide malice by Michael McKean, is flanked by two “investigators”—are pious, bullying and laughably disingenuous.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 18, 2026

“While we cannot comment on the specific allegations contained in the lawsuit, Redlands Unified takes concerns involving discrimination, harassment, bullying, and student well-being seriously,” the spokesperson said in a statement.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 16, 2026

But O’Donnell has refused to be cowed by the president’s bullying for nearly 20 years.

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

Penelope replied: “He is no fool; he sees how it could be. Never were mortal men like these for bullying and brainless arrogance!”

From "The Odyssey" by Homer




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