bullying

• Nom désignant l'action d'utiliser une force ou une influence supérieure pour intimider, blesser ou dominer quelqu'un, généralement de manière répétée et prolongée.

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.

   intimidation

   • 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.

   Synonymesabusecoercionharassmentintimidationmaltreatmentoppressionpersecutionthreateningtormentvictimization

   Antonymeskindnessprotectionsupport

2. Systematic harassmentB1formal

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

   Harcèlement systématique

   • 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.

   Synonymesabuseharassmentintimidationmistreatmentoppressionpersecutiontormentvictimization

• Verbe désignant l'action d'intimider, de menacer ou de maltraiter une personne perçue comme plus faible.

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.

   Intimider ou harceler

   • 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.

   Synonymesbadgerbrowbeatcoercedomineerharassintimidateoppresspersecutepush aroundtorment

   Antonymesbefrienddefendencourageprotectsupport

2. Coerce or pressureB1informal

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

   Faire pression sur quelqu'un

   • 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.

   Synonymesbadgerbrowbeatbulldozecoercedragoonforceintimidatepressurestrong-arm

   Antonymescoaxencouragepersuadeurge

Variantes phrasalbully off