cyberbullying

noun cy·ber·bul·ly·ing \ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ, -ˈbə-\

Definition of CYBERBULLYING

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

— cy·ber·bul·ly \-ˌbu̇-lē, -ˌbə-\ noun or verb

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CYBERBULLYING Defined for Kids

noun \ˈsī-bər-ˌbu̇-lē-iŋ\

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

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