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Meanings of bullying in English

Portuguese
intimidação
Catalan
intimidació
Spanish
acoso escolar

The act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something.

intimidação

Noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others.

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Examples for "intimidation"
1
Also, there is insufficient protection against physical violence, intimidation, discrimination and bulling.
The Guardian
2
Violence, extortion, and intimidation continued throughout the year. The issue divides Nepal.
Reuters
3
The opposition has also made allegations of violence and intimidation of candidates.
BBC
4
AMCU was maintaining the strike only through violence and intimidation, Baleni said.
Reuters
5
Jason's response echoes after it, muffled by distance and intimidation: 'Fair's fair.
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Usage of bullying in English
1
A number of laws seek to protect children from bullying and abuse.
Ebony
2
Objective: Workplace bullying is an increasing phenomenon that concerns managers and employees.
Pubmed
3
A new report just released says serious bullying is rife in parliament.
Radio NZ
4
The report also highlighted problems with a culture of bullying and discrimination.
The Guardian
5
The rate of reported discrimination, harassment, or bullying varied by job conditions.
Radio NZ
6
The report also said union members experienced significantly more bullying than non-members.
Radio NZ
7
A new plan to tackle school bullying is to be released today.
Radio NZ
8
Economics:There are two aspects to the issue of bullying in the workplace.
The Irish Times
9
And this raises another major concern: that such bullying tactics can succeed.
The Guardian
10
Fact: There's no evidence that you get less bullying at private schools.
The Guardian
11
Any form of bullying, harassment or discrimination has no place in Rugby.
News.com.au
12
The company wanted to create elusive prevention when it comes to bullying.
The South African
13
She was sacked 11 days later and accused of bullying her managers.
News.com.au
14
Companies are increasingly and publicly being criticized for bullying and gender discrimination.
Reuters
15
The group is tasked with developing strategies to help schools manage bullying.
The Irish Times
16
Back in April this year we published an anonymous blog about bullying.
The Guardian
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Common
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Common
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