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cyberbullying

noun
cy·​ber·​bul·​ly·​ing | \ ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ How to pronounce cyberbullying (audio) , -ˌbə-\

Definition of cyberbullying

: the electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person (such as a student) often done anonymously

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Other Words from cyberbullying

cyberbully \ ˈsī-​bər-​ˌbu̇-​lē How to pronounce cyberbully (audio) , -​ˌbə-​ \ noun or verb

Examples of cyberbullying in a Sentence

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Social media use combined with undiagnosed or untreated mental health issues often leads to instances of cyberbullying. — Michelle Pitcher, The Mercury News, "New center helps teens evolve in their mental health," 23 Aug. 2019 Other top reasons were concerns about drug use, requests for information and reports of cyberbullying and sexting. — Meg Wingerter, The Denver Post, "Tips to Colorado’s Safe2Tell hotline hit another record as new school year begins," 6 Aug. 2019

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First Known Use of cyberbullying

1998, in the meaning defined above

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cyberbullying

noun
cy·​ber·​bul·​ly·​ing | \ ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ\

Kids Definition of cyberbullying

: the act of bullying someone through electronic means (as by posting mean or threatening messages about the person online)

cyberbullying

noun
cy·​ber·​bul·​ly·​ing | \ ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˌbə- How to pronounce cyberbullying (audio) \

Legal Definition of cyberbullying

: the verbal bullying of someone (as a classmate) through the use of often anonymous electronic communication (as online posts or text messages) — see also cyberstalking
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