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bullying

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


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But it found no evidence of "bullying" -- a charge that had been levelled at Harry by the organisation's chairperson, Sophie Chandauka, in March 2025.

From Barron's • Apr. 10, 2026

The next day, Charlie and Emma begin discussing the circumstances that preceded her plan — depression, bullying, the black hole of the internet — before pausing for an appointment.

From Salon • Apr. 9, 2026

Barrett, who recalled being a target for predators and online bullying, said her mother was aware of the problems it created but continued to share her daughter’s life on social media.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026

Meanwhile, Meta spent hours in cross examination trying to convince jurors that Kaley’s struggles were caused by other factors than social media, including a difficult family life and bullying at school.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

It’s not that she’s bullied—she’s too busy bullying herself to notice.

From "Every Day" by David Levithan