cyberbullying
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3.6
- noun
- /ˈsaɪbərˌbɪlɪŋ/
- Texting
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ciberacoso
- Because most cyberbullying occurs outside school, it is uncertain whether a similar relationship exists for cyberbullying.
- cyberbullying victim
- cyberbullying and bullying
- cyberbullying and school
Smartphones, cyberbullying, Twitter, all these things that kids weren't dealing with before.
- Smartphones, cyberbullying, Twitter, all these things that kids weren't dealing with before.
Examples
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Both ESPs and teachers were equally likely to report needing additional training related to cyberbullying or sexting interventions.
Academic text (2013) -
Several other studies support the higher prevalence of cyberbullying victimization among girls.
Academic text (2012) -
During the past 30 days, how many times were you the victim of cyberbullying?
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Another way of bullying, called cyberbullying, takes place in online and digital environments.
Academic text (2014) -
In fact, time spent online and computer proficiency have been related to cyberbullying behavior.
Academic text (2012) -
Overall, 15.8% of students reported cyberbullying, and 25.9% reported school bullying in the past 12 months.
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Students were asked about cyberbullying victimization and school bullying victimization in the past 12 months.
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Another important reason for schools to address cyberbullying is the link between victimization, school attachment, and self-reported school performance.
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Your program should cover interacting with other individuals on social-networking websites and in chat rooms, and cyberbullying awareness and response.
Academic text (2015) -
Cyberbullying can lead to serious emotional distress for the cyberbullying victims.
Synonyms
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4.6
Repeatedly annoying or frightening someone to upset them
148
2.7
Treating someone weaker badly to control or frighten them
How Harmful
- Offensive
40
6.1
- Texting
7
3.6
596
4.6
- Offensive
95
4.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Cyberbullying joins the prefix cyber- ('online' or 'computer') and bullying ('hurting or scaring someone'). So, it means harassing, threatening, or hurting people using phones, computers, or social media.