Pagbuli (en. Bullying)
/pægˈbuli/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An action of speaking or behaving aimed at hurting or belittling another person.
Bullying in schools causes fear among students.
Ang pagbuli sa paaralan ay nagiging sanhi ng takot sa mga estudyante.
The repetition of bad behavior towards a person with the intent to intimidate.
Bullying should not be ignored as it causes serious effects on the victim.
Hindi dapat balewalain ang pagbuli dahil ito ay nagdudulot ng malalang epekto sa biktima.
A form of bullying that results in psychological harm.
Demonstrating aggressive bullying can lead to depression in the victim.
Ang pagpapakita ng agresibong pagbuli ay maaaring magdulot ng depresyon sa biktima.
Etymology
Derived from the root word 'buli' which means to bully or harass.
Common Phrases and Expressions
don't let anyone bully you
Do not allow anyone to persecute or harm you.
huwag magpabully
help against bullying
Ways or assistance to fight against bullies.
tulong laban sa pagbuli
Related Words
victim
The person affected by bullying.
biktima
aggression
A possible reason for bullying rooted in excessive anger or hatred.
agresyon
Slang Meanings
teasing or disrespect
My classmates are bullying him so much that he couldn't speak.
Sobrang pagbuli ng mga kaklase ko sa kanya, di na siya nakapagsalita.
harmful behavior or harassment
Bullying online is against the law.
Ang pagbuli sa online ay labag sa batas.
just a game-like act
Some think that bullying is just a game, but it has effects.
Akala ng iba, ang pagbuli ay parang laro lang, pero may epekto yun.