bullying

• Sustantivo que designa la acción de usar fuerza superior o influencia para intimidar, dañar o dominar a alguien, generalmente de forma repetida y continuada en el tiempo, especialmente en contextos como la escuela o el trabajo.

A noun referring to the act of intimidating, threatening, or coercing someone perceived as weaker, often to force them to do something against their will.

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1. Aggressive behaviorB1formal

   The use of force, coercion, or intimidation to abuse, dominate, or frighten others, often repeatedly.

   Acoso escolar o intimidación

   • Bullying in schools can have serious long-term effects on children.
   • The company has a zero-tolerance policy for workplace bullying.
   • She spoke out against bullying after experiencing it herself.

   Sinónimosabusecoercionharassmentintimidationmaltreatmentoppressionpersecutionthreateningtormentvictimization

   Antónimoskindnessprotectionsupport

2. Systematic harassmentB1formal

   Repeated, intentional behavior that causes physical or emotional harm to someone perceived as vulnerable.

   Acoso sistemático

   • Cyberbullying is a growing problem among teenagers.
   • The report highlighted the prevalence of bullying in online gaming communities.
   • He was a victim of bullying throughout his childhood.

   Sinónimosabuseharassmentintimidationmistreatmentoppressionpersecutiontormentvictimization

• Verbo que designa la acción de intimidar, amenazar o maltratar a alguien percibido como más débil, de forma repetida o sistemática.

A verb used to indicate the act of intimidating, threatening, or mistreating someone perceived as weaker.

1. Intimidate or harassA2formal

   To use superior strength or influence to intimidate or harm someone weaker.

   Intimidar o acosar

   • Older students often bully younger ones in the playground.
   • He was bullied at school for being different.
   • The manager bullied his employees into working overtime.

   Sinónimosbadgerbrowbeatcoercedomineerharassintimidateoppresspersecutepush aroundtorment

   Antónimosbefrienddefendencourageprotectsupport

2. Coerce or pressureB1informal

   To force someone to do something through threats or aggressive persuasion.

   Coaccionar o presionar

   • They bullied him into signing the contract.
   • She felt bullied into accepting the unfair terms.
   • The salesman bullied the customer into buying an expensive product.

   Sinónimosbadgerbrowbeatbulldozecoercedragoonforceintimidatepressurestrong-arm

   Antónimoscoaxencouragepersuadeurge

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