Anti-Bullying Vocabulary

noun a person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker

verb to use strength or power to harm or intimidate others

• The school has a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of bully behavior.
• I heard that Peter is being a bully to some of the younger kids at school.
• Don't be such a bully, just let me have a turn on the video game.
• The dark clouds seemed to bully the sun into hiding behind them.

noun intense or passionate dislike

verb to feel intense or passionate dislike for someone or something

• I strongly dislike the taste of olives.
• I really hate olives.
• I can't stand olives.
• Olives are my arch-nemesis.

verb to confront or resist someone or something in a bold or assertive manner

• It is important for citizens to stand up to corruption and hold their leaders accountable.
• I admire people who have the courage to stand up to bullies and speak out against them.
• Don't let anyone push you around, you gotta stand up to them!
• Sometimes you have to stand up to your fears in order to achieve your goals.

adjective An adjective describes or modifies a noun or pronoun. 'Unkind' describes someone who lacks kindness or compassion.

• His unkind remarks towards his colleagues were completely uncalled for.
• She can be really unkind when she's in a bad mood.
• Stop being so unkind, it's not cool.
• The storm's unkind winds battered the coastline relentlessly.