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bullyism
[ bool-ee-iz-uhm ]
noun
- the practice of bullying, or of harassment, intimidation, coercion, and abuse, especially as a tactic in politics or business:
Their flagrant bullyism and attempt to dominate the legislature led to a stalemate on the passage of the bill.
The union accused management of bullyism and bad-faith bargaining.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of bullyism1
First recorded in 1800–05; bully 1( def ) + -ism
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Example Sentences
The dog wisely shook his head, as if he looked on the idea of bullyism with pity.
From Project Gutenberg
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