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cyberbullying
[ sahy-ber-bool-ee-ing ]
noun
- the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of cyberbullying1
First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing 1
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Example Sentences
Paul, meanwhile, has taken to cyberbullying Rubio, tweeting on Friday that he is “acting like an isolationist.”
From The Daily Beast
Currently, 49 states enforce some sort of anti-bullying laws, 18 of which have specific legislations against “cyberbullying.”
From The Daily Beast
As trolling has entered the mainstream—not to mention cyberbullying—critics are calling for the end of online anonymity.
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After just a few casual dates with a man, Carla Franklin faced years of harassment, stalking, and cyberbullying.
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The decision of his case has the potential to set a precedent for cyberbullying being treated as a serious criminal offense.
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