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  • present participle of bully.
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bullying

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


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Research has found that autistic schoolchildren are subjected more to exclusion and bullying than their peers.

From BBC Aug. 28, 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

Australian officials have said the ban is designed to protect children from online bullying and "predatory algorithms".

From Barron's Aug. 26, 2026

The announcement blindsided staff, who had been working with the couple on initiatives extending from online bullying to vaccination campaigns.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 20, 2026

The school said it had a “zero tolerance” policy against bullying.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio




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