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Bullying

 It can cause depression, anxiety, and even lead to suicide.


 The most common places for bullying are schools and online.
 Bullying is an issue that needs to be taken more seriously.

 bully (verb) someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to
do something that they do not want to do:

 susceptible (adjective) easily influenced or harmed by something:


She isn't very susceptible to flattery.

These plants are particularly susceptible to frost.

 consequence (noun) a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient:
 clamp down on (phrasal verb) to take strong action to stop or limit a harmful or unwanted activity:
The government is clamping down on teenage drinking.

stamp out (phrasal verb) to get rid of something that is wrong or harmful:
The new legislation is intended to stamp out child prostitution.

humiliate (verb) to make someone feel ashamed or lose respect for himself or herself:
How could you humiliate me by questioning my judgment in front of everyone like that?
England were humiliated (= completely defeated) in last night's match.

target (verb) an object shot at during shooting practice, often a circle with a pattern of rings, or
any object or place at which bullets, bombs, etc. are aimed:

I had four shots but I didn't even hit the target.


Any major airport or station is potentially a terrorist target.

Extra Questions
 Were you ever bullied at school?

 Have you ever bullied anyone?

 Why do you think someone becomes a bully?

 What do you think children can do to stop themselves from being bullied at school?

 What do you think schools should do to prevent bullying?

 What do you think parents can do to prevent bullying?

 How common do you think bullying is at schools in your country?

 Do you think bullying in the workplace is a real problem?

 Do you know anyone who has ever been bullied at work?

 What would you do if you were being bullied at work?

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