bullies
n. countable A2 Elementary US //ˈbʊɫiz// UK //bˈʊlɪz// bul·lies
n. people who are stronger or more powerful and use that power to hurt or frighten others. You use this word for those who pick on weaker people, often in schools or workplaces.
n. persons who habitually seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce those perceived as weaker. Typically used in the plural to denote a group or class of aggressors.
The bullies always pick on the new student.
School bullies often target quiet children during unstructured recess periods.
Workplace bullies exploit hierarchical power dynamics to undermine colleagues, creating an atmosphere of fear that stifles open communication and reduces overall team productivity.