cyberbullying

[ sahy-ber-bool-ee-ing ]

noun

1. the act of harassing someone online by sending or posting mean messages, usually anonymously.

Word History and Origins

Origin of cyberbullying¹

First recorded in 2000–05; cyberbully + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

Possibly because of the time of year, worries about deepfakes influencing elections, gaslighting the public or undermining trust in media were all up sharply from a survey in January, while concerns about deepfakes used for cyberbullying, scams and fake pornography were all down, the survey found.

From Los Angeles Times

They include a multitude of threats, from cyberbullying and exposure to inappropriate content to the perils of online predators.

From Salon

California recently passed a law requiring schools to limit or ban cellphone use in part because, according to the bill, it “promotes cyberbullying, and contributes to an increase in teenage anxiety, depression, and suicide.”

From Los Angeles Times

Cyberbullying is, and should be, taken seriously at many schools, but that only works if kids report it.

From Los Angeles Times

L.A.’s principals and teachers need a policy aligned with current research, which shows that curbing phone use in schools leads to better academic performance and less cyberbullying.

From Los Angeles Times