bullying
noun / gerund B2
Plain meaning
repeatedly hurting, threatening, or humiliating someone weaker or less powerful
Exam-register meaning
aggressive or coercive behaviour that targets an individual repeatedly, often within schools or workplaces
In context
generalThe school has strict rules against bullying.
examCyberbullying can have serious psychological consequences for adolescents.
Common collocations
school bullyingworkplace bullyingprevent bullying
Watch out
Do not use 'ragging' for all contexts; 'bullying' is broader and more internationally understood.
Word family
bully (noun/verb)bullied (verb/participle)bullying (noun/gerund)