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bullyism

[ bool-ee-iz-uhm ]

noun

  1. the practice of bullying, or of harassment, intimidation, coercion, and abuse, especially as a tactic in politics or business:

    Their flagrant bullyism and attempt to dominate the legislature led to a stalemate on the passage of the bill.

    The union accused management of bullyism and bad-faith bargaining.



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51³Ô¹Ï History and Origins

Origin of bullyism1

First recorded in 1800–05; bully 1( def ) + -ism
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The ruling Communist Party newspaper accused Washington of “American bullyism.â€

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On Monday, China issued a report accusing Washington of "trade bullyism" toward other governments.

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On Monday, China issued a report accusing Washington of “trade bullyism†toward other governments.

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China also accused the United States of engaging in “trade bullyismâ€, and said Washington was intimidating other countries to submit to its will, according to a white paper on the dispute published by China’s state council, or cabinet, on Monday.

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China also accused the United States of engaging in “trade bullyismâ€, and said Washington was intimidating other countries to submit to its will, according to a white paper on the dispute published by China’s State Council, or cabinet, on Monday.

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