Bullies
/ˈbʊliz/
Definitions
- (n.) Individuals who use repeated aggressive behavior to intimidate or harm others, often addressed in legal contexts relating to harassment or school law.
The school's anti-bullying policy aims to protect students from bullies.
- (v.) Third-person singular present of bully, meaning to intimidate or coerce someone repeatedly.
He bullies his coworkers to get his way.
Forms
- bully
- bullied
- bullying
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Commentary
The term primarily appears in legal contexts concerning harassment, particularly in educational or workplace settings; note that 'bullies' can be plural noun or third-person singular verb form of 'bully.'
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