bullying meaning
UK US /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ 3 syllables
bullying (adjective): noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others.
bullying has 2 meanings in this dictionary, as adjective and noun.
bullying as an adjective
- noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
Synonyms: blustery
Similar: domineering
bullying as a noun
- the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
Synonyms: intimidation
Type of: aggression
Kinds: terrorization
How to pronounce bullying
bullying is pronounced /ˈbʊliɪŋ/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Scrabble score: 14 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with BU · words ending in NG · 8-letter words
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