bullied
v. B1 Intermediate US //ˈbʊɫid// UK //bˈʊlɪd// bul·lied
v. to hurt, frighten, or threaten someone who is smaller or less powerful than you. It often happens many times rather than just once.
v. to use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone, typically to force them to do something. The past tense or past participle form of 'bully'.
He was bullied by older students at his previous school.
The manager was accused of having bullied several employees into working unpaid overtime during the holidays.
Sociologists argue that the child was bullied not because of any personal flaw, but because the school environment lacked clear boundaries regarding interpersonal conduct.
Usage
The verb is transitive and typically used in the passive voice when focusing on the victim.