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Definition of cyberbullying

cyberbullying

/ˈsaɪ.bɚˌbʊl.i.ɪŋ/
cy · ber · bul · ly · ing
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• noun

1

The use of electronic communication, such as social media, text messages, or online forums, to bully, harass, or intimidate a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.

Example

"Schools across the country have implemented digital literacy programs to educate students about the dangers of cyberbullying."

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• Nearby Words

cyberattack
cyberattacker
cyberbully
cyberbullying
cybercafe
cybercrime
cybercriminal

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the late 1990s by combining the prefix cyber- (shortened from cybernetics, ultimately from Ancient Greek kybernetes meaning 'steersman') with the noun bullying.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Cyberbullying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/cyberbullying
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