bullying
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.
Beispiele
3 von 5The 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.
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.
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.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.
Schnelles Quiz
The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: bullying
Beispiele
The school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.
everydayThe school has introduced a new policy to identify and stop bullying in the playground.
It is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.
formalIt is the responsibility of the administration to ensure a workplace free from bullying and harassment.
I'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.
informalI'm so glad they finally called him out for his bullying behavior.
Sociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.
academicSociological studies often differentiate between direct physical bullying and indirect relational aggression.
The HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.
businessThe HR department conducted a workshop to address subtle forms of bullying in corporate environments.
Gegenteile
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
to stand up to bullying
to stand up to bullying
zero-tolerance for bullying
zero-tolerance for bullying
cyber-bullying awareness
cyber-bullying awareness
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Bullying is often social or peer-based, whereas harassment often has legal implications regarding protected characteristics like race or gender.
Teasing can be playful and mutual, but bullying is repetitive, intentional, and involves a power imbalance.
Nutzungshinweise
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.
Häufige Fehler
Learners sometimes use 'bully' (the person) when they mean 'bullying' (the act). Avoid saying 'he did a bully' instead of 'he engaged in bullying.'
Merkhilfe
Think of a 'Bull'—an animal that uses its size and horns to push others around and dominate the field.
Wortherkunft
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.
Grammatikmuster
Kultureller Kontext
In many Western educational systems, 'Anti-Bullying Week' is an annual event used to promote kindness and awareness.
Schnelles Quiz
The university has a strict policy against any form of cyber ____.
Richtig!
Die richtige Antwort ist: bullying
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