bullyism

[ bool-ee-iz-uhm ]

noun

1. 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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of bullyism¹

First recorded in 1800–05; bully ¹( def ) + -ism

Example Sentences

The ruling Communist Party newspaper accused Washington of “American bullyism.”

From Washington Times

The ruling Communist Party newspaper accused Washington of “American bullyism.”

From Seattle Times

On Monday, China issued a report accusing Washington of "trade bullyism" toward other governments.

From Fox News

China also accused the United States of engaging in “trade bullyism”, and said Washington was intimidating other countries to submit to its will, according to a white paper on the dispute published by China’s State Council, or cabinet, on Monday.

From Reuters

On Monday, China issued a report accusing Washington of "trade bullyism" toward other governments.

From Fox News