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bullying

adjective as in domineering

Strongest match

Weak match

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Joy Maimela said that the incident "is not merely bullying but borders on assault – a criminal offence that demands urgent and decisive action from all relevant authorities".

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More than 300 people have contacted the BBC with allegations of racism, corruption and bullying of victims by police after a Panorama undercover investigation.

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There are many stresses that come with being an LGBTQ+ youth: fear, isolation, bullying, feeling as if the world hates you, loved ones pressuring you to change.

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His family had described him as "mild-mannered" and "remarkably friendly" "timid" and "trusting", which led to bullying in the past.

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A series of scandals over the last couple of decades around bullying, match fixing and sexism have dented its image.

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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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