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Vocabulary Entry
bully
|noun • verb • adjective
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N
noun
A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate others who are perceived as vulnerable.
Example Sentences
"The bully at school picked on smaller students during recess."
"Online bullies can cause serious harm to their victims."
"It's important to stand up against a bully to protect others."
V
verb
To intimidate or harm someone, especially weaker or vulnerable individuals.
Example Sentences
"He tends to bully his classmates to gain control over them."
"The older boys would often bully the younger kids in the neighborhood."
"It's never right to bully someone, regardless of the situation."
A
adjective
Characteristic of someone who bullies; intimidating or aggressive towards others.
Example Sentences
"The bully behavior is often rooted in insecurity."
"In the meeting, his bully attitude made everyone uncomfortable."
"It's easy to recognize when someone is using bully tactics to get what they want."