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as in abusing
to inflict physical or emotional harm upon
the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates
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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
the manager was fired for bullying employees
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Recent Examples of bullying
Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023
The student then met with the school’s principal and vice principal – an anti-bullying specialist, according to the state school directory – and reported the threats of violence made against her before she was assaulted, according to the lawsuit.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
One of their demands included protection from transphobic bullying, misgendering, and deadnaming, something that is apparently just as applicable to teachers as fellow students.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Shore up your emotional health If this colleague uses intimidating or bullying tactics, work anxiety can creep into every area of your life.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Adjective
That's why experts say more anti-bullying intervention is needed – from both parents and schools.
—Jenna Ryu, USA TODAY, 16 Feb. 2023
The student then met with the school’s principal and vice principal – an anti-bullying specialist, according to the state school directory – and reported the threats of violence made against her before she was assaulted, according to the lawsuit.
—Celina Tebor, CNN, 13 Feb. 2023
Noun
To that end, the use of AI, especially generative AI, in a school setting necessitates guardrails to protect student privacy and to prevent bullying and misuse.
—Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024
One of their demands included protection from transphobic bullying, misgendering, and deadnaming, something that is apparently just as applicable to teachers as fellow students.
—Mathew Rodriguez, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Verb
Telles lost his primary for a second term in office after German's stories in May and June 2022 described turmoil and bullying at the Clark County Public Administrator/Guardian office and a romantic relationship between Telles and a female employee.
—CBS News, 16 Oct. 2024
Shore up your emotional health If this colleague uses intimidating or bullying tactics, work anxiety can creep into every area of your life.
—Anne Sugar, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullying
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The former and future president is a strong believer in using coercion, such as economic sanctions, to pressure other actors.Daniel W. Drezner, Foreign Affairs, 12 Nov. 2024
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Drouin cited links between Bishnoi's network and various violent acts in Canada, ranging from coercion to assassination plots, describing a sophisticated web of organized efforts.Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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That little moment of humor broke the ice, and suddenly, what had felt intimidating just felt like a conversation.Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2024
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Libby also often hiked the Monon High Bridge trail and was never scared to cross the bridge, which is famous and intimidating for its height and the big gaps between the wooden steps.Jordan Smith, The Indianapolis Star, 19 Oct. 2024
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The level at the very top makes former communist leaders appear positively ascetic.Gregory Feifer, Foreign Affairs, 8 Aug. 2016
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Adams, running for office, made gestures at his own ascetic habits, passing himself off as a vegan.Eric Lach, The New Yorker, 17 Oct. 2024
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Holley identified risks related to geopolitical events, supply chain disruptions, and inflationary pressures that could impact future operations.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Nov. 2024
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In the end, the question of whether Cleo’s guilt could be circuitously traced back to any number of greater systems or prejudices or pressures makes no real difference.Sara Holdren, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
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Opened in 1956, Sunnyvale High School, the city’s second public high school, worked to achieve collaboration between students and educators, aiming to reduce violence and enrich the curriculum during the interracial tension that marked the 1960s and ’70s.Anne Gelhaus, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
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The Brutalist offers a dark view of American society that could resonate under a Trump restoration, while Nickel Boys spotlights the victims of institutional violence.Nate Jones, Vulture, 9 Nov. 2024
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Many of the monks, who range in age from 29 to 76, started lives and careers in the secular world and turned to monastic life in search of truth that had previously proved elusive.Caroline Kubzansky, Chicago Tribune, 20 Oct. 2024
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Chartreuse, a herbal liqueur traditionally made by Carthusian monks in France, has been facing supply shortages due to the decision by the monks to prioritize their monastic lifestyle over increasing production, as detailed by the New York Times last year.Rachel King, Forbes, 2 Oct. 2024
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The company identified various risks, including competition, cybersecurity threats, and compliance with international regulations, which could impact its business operations and financial results.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
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In cases such as the attack in Zhuhai, Chinese officials view any expression of grief, especially mass grief, as a further threat to social stability, Ong said.Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
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Obama has retreated into monkish silence, broken only for special occasions such as celebrity deaths and the recording of Bruce Springsteen podcasts.Isaac Chotiner, The New Yorker, 17 July 2024
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Cillian Murphy is not sitting at home in monkish penury.Vulture, Vulture, 3 Feb. 2024
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“Bullying.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullying. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.
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