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bullied

adj.
US //ˈbʊɫid// UK //bˈʊlɪd// bul·lied
  1. 1 feeling like a victim (adj.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate

    describing a person who is often treated badly by a bully.

    describing an individual who has been the target of bullying behaviour.

    Example

    The bullied child was afraid to go to the playground during lunch break.

    Example

    The school implemented a new peer-support programme specifically designed to help bullied students regain their self-confidence and social standing.

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