B2 noun محايد

bullying

/ˈbʊliɪŋ/

Bullying refers to repeated, intentional behavior aimed at harming, intimidating, or coercing someone perceived as more vulnerable. It typically involves a power imbalance and can manifest physically, verbally, or through digital platforms.

أمثلة

3 من 5
1

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

2

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

3

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bullying
Verb
bully
صفة
bullying
مرتبط
bully
💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.

اختبار سريع

The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bullying

أمثلة

1

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

everyday

The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.

2

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

formal

It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.

3

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

informal

I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.

4

Sociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.

academic

Sociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.

5

The HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.

business

The HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.

عائلة الكلمة

اسم
bullying
Verb
bully
صفة
bullying
مرتبط
bully

تلازمات شائعة

workplace bullying workplace bullying
anti-bullying campaign anti-bullying campaign
victim of bullying victim of bullying
stop bullying stop bullying
cyber bullying cyber bullying

العبارات الشائعة

to stand up to bullying

to stand up to bullying

zero-tolerance for bullying

zero-tolerance for bullying

cyber-bullying awareness

cyber-bullying awareness

يُخلط عادةً مع

bullying vs harassment

Bullying is often social or peer-based, whereas harassment often has legal implications regarding protected characteristics like race or gender.

bullying vs teasing

Teasing can be playful and mutual, but bullying is repetitive, intentional, and involves a power imbalance.

📝

ملاحظات الاستخدام

The word is most commonly used in educational contexts, but 'workplace bullying' is a standard term for adult environments. It functions as an uncountable noun in most contexts.

⚠️

أخطاء شائعة

Learners sometimes use 'bully' (the person) when they mean 'bullying' (the act). Avoid saying 'he did a bully' instead of 'he engaged in bullying.'

💡

نصيحة للحفظ

Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.

📖

أصل الكلمة

Derived from the 16th-century Dutch word 'boel' (lover/brother), it originally meant 'sweetheart' before shifting to mean a 'blusterer' and eventually a harasser by the 17th century.

أنماط نحوية

uncountable noun gerund of the verb 'to bully' often followed by 'in' or 'at' to denote location
🌍

السياق الثقافي

In many Western educational systems, 'Anti-Bullying Week' is an annual event used to promote kindness and awareness.

اختبار سريع

The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.

صحيح!

الإجابة الصحيحة هي: bullying

كلمات ذات صلة

hypothesis

B1

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ozone

B2

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layer

B2

A layer is a single thickness, sheet, or level of a material that covers a surface or is placed between other things. It can refer to physical substances like paint and geological strata, or abstract levels of complexity and meaning.

around

C2

As an adverb at a C2 level, it denotes presence, availability, or existence within a specific vicinity or context. It is also used to indicate approximate values or to describe movement or positioning that encircles a point or lacks a specific direction.

climate

B2

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immune

B2

Immune describes the state of being protected from a specific disease, typically through vaccination or prior exposure. It can also figuratively refer to being unaffected by something negative, such as criticism, or being exempt from certain duties or legal consequences.

virus

B2

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species

B2

A species is a group of living organisms consisting of similar individuals capable of exchanging genes or interbreeding. It is the basic unit of biological classification and taxonomic rank in the hierarchy of living things.

business

B2

Used as an attributive adjective to describe things related to professional commerce, trade, or work activities. It distinguishes professional matters from personal, social, or recreational ones.

contract

C1

A formal and legally binding agreement between two or more parties that establishes mutual obligations. In academic and legal contexts, it refers to the specific terms, conditions, and enforcement mechanisms that govern a transaction or relationship.

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