- present participle of bully.
bullying
Example Sentences
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Thompson has in recent years, also been more outspoken about the childhood bullying he said he endured because of his distinctive fiery red hair.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 19, 2026
Phones, as a portal to social media, have been linked to a variety of problems in school including fights, bullying and declining academic performance.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 29, 2026
She wrote a number of books, including ones about her life on tour, cookbooks and children’s books about her life and about the dangers of bullying.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 28, 2026
In her book, Songteller: My Life in Lyrics, Parton described it as a "little story" that covers "a world of things", with teachings about bullying, acceptance, love and good parenting.
From BBC ● Aug. 25, 2026
He stood with his head on one side and himself on one side, in a bullying, interrogative manner, and he threw his forefinger at Mr. Wopsle,—as it were to mark him out—before biting it again.
From "Great Expectations" by Charles Dickens
