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bullying

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


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

From Slate • Jun. 11, 2026

The text of the newly proposed Bill C-34 lists seven categories of "harmful content", which includes material bullying a child, or that foments hatred, or incites violence.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

Bradshaw, who studies children’s mental health and bullying prevention, has been collecting data on 25,000 students.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

As education minister between 2023 and 2024, he tackled bullying and also banned pupils from wearing the abaya, a loose-fitting garment from the shoulders to the feet worn by Muslim women.

From Barron's • May 22, 2026

This belligerent, bullying tone might work with Francis, maybe even with me, but it was a disastrous tack to take with Charles.

From "The Secret History" by Donna Tartt




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