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)
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