bullying
- adjective
- /ˈbʊlɪŋ/
- Offensive
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intimidatorio
- Her bullying behavior towards classmates led to a toxic school environment.
Morality always was and always will be utilitarian and bullying.
- Morality always was and always will be utilitarian and bullying.
- And he came out and he said to Maurice, bullying teacher or whatever, in that kind of way, he goes, ah, I'm looking after you, man.
- Do you feel as if right the tag Like I said media ex crew, you know people are just going to another fucking bullying bastard, another typical screw.
Examples
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The manager's bullying attitude made it difficult for employees to voice their concerns.
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Their sibling was always spiteful, always mean or bullying or controlling.
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Only the most insecure, bullying, probably narcissistic people are going to do that, right?
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Do you feel as if right the tag Like I said media ex crew, you know people are just going to another fucking bullying bastard, another typical screw.
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And he came out and he said to Maurice, bullying teacher or whatever, in that kind of way, he goes, ah, I'm looking after you, man.
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In the meeting, his bullying demeanor silenced everyone else in the room.
Synonyms
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5.1
Causing physical or mental harm to someone by cruel treatment
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2.6
Being quick to tell people what to do in a forceful, unpleasant way
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5.8
Being proud and trying to control other people
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7.6
Using force or threats to make someone do something
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7.4
Trying to control other people and not listening to their ideas
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6.8
Loud, forceful behavior that tries to bully other people
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5.6
Trying to control other people in a forceful or unfair way
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8.1
To make someone feel afraid or less confident
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Etymology
The word bullying as an adjective comes from the same old bully, which moved from meaning 'someone who brags' to meaning a person who uses power to push others around. So when someone has a bullying attitude, they are being bossy or mean and try to frighten people.