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bullying

/ˈbʊl.i.ɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.

Examples :

"Bullying is a serious problem at school, and teachers are working to stop it. "
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repeated verb

/ɹɪˈpiːtɪd/

To do or say again (and again).

"The scientists repeated the experiment in order to confirm the result."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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coercion noun

/koʊˈɝʃən/

(not countable) Actual or threatened force for the purpose of compelling action by another person; the act of coercing.

"The teacher used coercion to make the students complete their homework. "

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teachers noun

/ˈtiːt͡ʃəz/ /ˈtit͡ʃɚz/

A person who teaches, especially one employed in a school.

"The teachers at my school are very helpful and care about their students. "

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unpleasant adjective

/ʌnˈplezənt/

Not pleasant.

"The weather forecast predicted an unpleasant day, with rain and strong winds. "

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intimidate verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪt/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The bully tried to intimidate the smaller children on the playground. "

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persistent adjective

/pəˈsɪstənt/ /pɚˈsɪstənt/

Obstinately refusing to give up or let go.

"She has had a persistent cough for weeks."

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punishable adjective

/ˈpʌnɪʃəbl̩/ /ˈpʌnɪʃəbəl/

Subject to punishment; appropriate for punishment.

"Littering in this area is punishable by a fine of up to $100."

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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intimidating verb

/ɪnˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ/ /ɪnˈtɪmɪˌdeɪtɪŋ/

To make timid or afraid; to cause to feel fear or nervousness; to deter, especially by threats of violence

"The large dog's loud barking was intimidating the small children playing in the park. "

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intended verb

/ɪnˈtɛndɪd/

(usually followed by the particle "to") To hope; to wish (something, or something to be accomplished); be intent upon

"He intends to go to university."

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aggressively adverb

/əˈɡrɛsɪvli/ /əˈɡrɛsɪvliː/

In an aggressive manner.

"The student aggressively pursued the scholarship, attending every preparation session and studying late into the night. "