Bullying And Harassment Vocabulary

noun a person who lacks the courage to do or endure dangerous or unpleasant things

adjective showing a lack of courage or bravery

• The soldier was labeled a coward for fleeing from the battlefield.
• Don't be a coward, stand up for what you believe in.
• He's such a chicken, always backing out of challenges. What a coward!
• Choosing to ignore the problem makes you a coward in the face of adversity.

adjective showing a critical or disrespectful attitude

• The lawyer warned against making disparaging remarks about the defendant.
• She couldn't help but make disparaging comments about her ex-boyfriend.
• I overheard them making some really disparaging jokes about the new teacher.
• Her words were like a dagger, sharp and disparaging.

noun a person who is easily deceived or taken advantage of

• The con artist targeted the elderly woman because she appeared to be an easy mark.
• Watch out for that scammer, he always goes after the easy marks.
• Don't be such an easy mark, stand up for yourself!
• The inexperienced negotiator was seen as an easy mark by the seasoned salesperson.

adjective describing something that causes fear or nervousness; frightening

• The new project manager has a very intimidating presence in meetings.
• I find his stare quite intimidating, to be honest.
• She's got this intimidating vibe that makes everyone nervous.
• The towering skyscrapers of the city can be quite intimidating to newcomers.

noun a lack of willingness to accept or respect opinions or beliefs different from one's own

• Intolerance towards different beliefs can lead to social conflict.
• Some people have zero tolerance for intolerance.
• Don't be so intolerant, dude.
• Intolerance is like a wall that blocks understanding and empathy.

noun a rude or mocking remark

verb to make rude or mocking remarks

• The audience began to jeer at the speaker during the debate.
• The kids would jeer at each other whenever someone made a mistake.
• I can't believe they would jeer at her like that, it's so mean.
• The storm seemed to jeer at our attempts to stay dry with its relentless downpour.

noun a person regarded as effeminate or cowardly

adjective having traits or qualities considered unmanly or weak

• The term 'sissy' is considered derogatory and should not be used in professional settings.
• My brother is such a sissy when it comes to watching horror movies.
• Stop being such a sissy and just jump off the diving board!
• She may seem delicate, but don't underestimate her - she's no sissy when it comes to standing up for herself.

adjective showing or characterized by a weak, whining attitude or behavior

• The sniveling child could not stop crying during the funeral.
• Stop sniveling and act like a grown-up.
• Why are you sniveling like a little baby?
• Her sniveling attitude towards criticism is getting on my nerves.