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Bully

Definition

(informal, derogatory) A person who uses strength or power to frighten or hurt weaker people, especially in a school or workplace; someone who habitually intimidates or harasses others, often in a subtle or covert manner.

Example Sentences

1The company was criticized for failing to address the bully in their management team, who had been intimidating junior staff for months.
2Was the new policy effective in reducing the number of reported bully incidents in schools?
3She eventually quit her job due to the unbearable stress caused by a bully in the office who constantly undermined her authority.
4Do not tolerate a bully in your social circle; stand up for yourself and others who may be affected.
5There is growing concern about the long-term psychological impact of being a victim of a bully, particularly during adolescence.

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