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Uncommonbullying
The correct spelling is bullying.
How to pronounce bullying
noun
IPA: /ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
Say it like: Bul-eei-ng
The correct spelling is bullying. An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion. For example: "Bullying is a punishable offense in schools."
Usage Examples
“Bullying is a punishable offense in schools.”
“You shouldn't bully people for being gay.”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
- 2.Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.
verb
- 1.To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
- 2.To act aggressively towards.
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