cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ 
-ˌbə-
: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (such as a student) often done anonymously
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Social media can also expose teens to cyberbullying, which can be devastating.
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This aggressiveness can take the form of cyberbullying, and in 2024, the American Association of Colleges and Universities reported that 22 percent of college students reported being a victim of online bullying.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
However, according to federal data, cyberbullying has become slightly more common than traditional bullying.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
Yeoh’s Wicked co-star Erivo earlier in the festival day also discussed the film’s success and decried the cyberbullying of co-star Ariana Grande.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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Omer Awan, Forbes, 8 Dec. 2024
This aggressiveness can take the form of cyberbullying, and in 2024, the American Association of Colleges and Universities reported that 22 percent of college students reported being a victim of online bullying.
—Eric Wood, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
However, according to federal data, cyberbullying has become slightly more common than traditional bullying.
—Sara Chernikoff, USA TODAY, 9 Aug. 2024
Yeoh’s Wicked co-star Erivo earlier in the festival day also discussed the film’s success and decried the cyberbullying of co-star Ariana Grande.
—Georg Szalai, The Hollywood Reporter, 6 Dec. 2024
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“Cyberbullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cyberbullying. Accessed 17 Jan. 2025.
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cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˈbu̇l-ē-iŋ
: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person often done anonymously
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cyberbullying
noun
cy·ber·bul·ly·ing
ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˌbə-
: the verbal bullying of someone (as a classmate) through the use of often anonymous electronic communication (as online posts or text messages) see also cyberstalking
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