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Bullying C1
Bullying C1
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:
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:
Extra Questions
Were you ever bullied at school?
What do you think children can do to stop themselves from being bullied at school?