BULLYISM Synonyms
There are 11 hypernyms of the word bullyism. (close relations)
Definition of BULLYISM
Best Alternative Words for BULLYISM
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abuse | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • cruel or inhumane treatment • a rude expression intended to offend or hurt • improper or excessive use verb • treat badly • change the inherent purpose or function of something • use foul or abusive language towards • use wrongly or improperly or excessively | ||||||||
aggression | nounn | |||||||
noun • a disposition to behave aggressively • a feeling of hostility that arouses thoughts of attack • violent action that is hostile and usually unprovoked • the act of initiating hostilities • deliberately unfriendly behavior | ||||||||
coercion | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of compelling by force of authority • using force to cause something to occur | ||||||||
harassment | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||||
noun • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • the act of tormenting by continued persistent attacks and criticism | ||||||||
intimidation | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something • the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc. • the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid • a communication that makes you afraid to try something | ||||||||
oppression | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of subjugating by cruelty • the state of being kept down by unjust use of force or authority: • a feeling of being oppressed | ||||||||
persecution | nounn | |||||||
noun • the act of persecuting (especially on the basis of race or religion) | ||||||||
torment | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • unbearable physical pain • extreme mental distress • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • a severe affliction • the act of harassing someone verb • torment emotionally or mentally • treat cruelly • subject to torture | ||||||||
tyranny | nounn | |||||||
noun • a form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator (not restricted by a constitution or laws or opposition etc.) • dominance through threat of punishment and violence |