How Do You Spell BULLIED?

Pronunciation: [bˈʊlɪd] (IPA)

The word "bullied" is spelled with a double "l" because it follows the rule of English language that dictates when a verb ends with a consonant, vowel and a consonant (CVC), and the final syllable is stressed, the final consonant is doubled before adding the suffix "-ed". The IPA phonetic transcription for "bullied" is /ˈbʊlid/, with stress on the first syllable. The /l/ sound is represented by the letter "l" and the /d/ sound is represented by the letters "ed".

BULLIED Meaning and Definition

  1. Bullied, commonly known as bullying, is an adjective that describes the act of repeatedly intimidating, harassing, or influencing someone through aggressive behavior or verbal abuse. It refers to a form of mistreatment in which one person, known as the bully, intentionally targets another individual, known as the victim, with the intention of causing emotional distress or physical harm. Bullying can manifest in various settings such as schools, workplaces, communities, or even online platforms.

    Characterized by a power imbalance, bullying often involves the bully exerting control over the victim, either directly or indirectly. This power dynamic may be based on factors like physical strength, social status, or perceived authority. The behavior can take different forms, including verbal insults, name-calling, spreading rumors, excluding or isolating the victim, physical assault, and cyberbullying.

    The impact of bullying on the victim can be severe, leading to a range of negative consequences such as low self-esteem, anxiety, depression, academic decline, withdrawal from social activities, or even suicidal thoughts and actions. In recent years, there has been increased awareness and efforts to combat bullying, with schools and organizations implementing anti-bullying policies and programs to prevent and address such behavior.

    In conclusion, being bullied involves the repeated act of intimidating, harassing, or exerting power over an individual with the intention to cause harm or distress. It is a harmful behavior that has garnered attention due to its detrimental effects on the victim's mental and physical well-being, spurring heightened efforts to prevent and combat bullying.

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Etymology of BULLIED

The word "bullied" comes from the Middle Dutch word "bullen", which means "to bluster or bully". It is derived from the Middle High German word "bulen", meaning "to rage", which was related to the Old Norse word "bull", meaning "rowing, bluster". The English word "bullied" was formed by adding the suffix "-ed" to "bully", which originally referred to someone who was blustering or threatening. Over time, "bully" came to refer to someone who engages in harassing or intimidating behavior, hence the term "bullied" to describe those who are on the receiving end of such behavior.

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Conjugate verb Bullied

CONDITIONAL

I would bullied
you would bullied
he/she/it would bullied
we would bullied
they would bullied
I would bully
we would bully
you would bully
he/she/it would bully
they would bully

CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

I would be bullying
you would be bullying
he/she/it would be bullying
we would be bullying
they would be bullying

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have bullied
you would have bullied
he/she/it would have bullied
we would have bullied
they would have bullied

CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I would have been bullying
you would have been bullying
he/she/it would have been bullying
we would have been bullying
they would have been bullying

FUTURE

I will bully
you will bully
he/she/it will bully
we will bully
they will bully

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be bullying
you will be bullying
he/she/it will be bullying
we will be bullying
they will be bullying

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have bullied
you will have bullied
he/she/it will have bullied
we will have bullied
they will have bullied

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been bullying
you will have been bullying
he/she/it will have been bullying
we will have been bullying
they will have been bullying

IMPERATIVE

you bully
we let´s bully

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to bully

PAST

I bullied
you bullied
he/she/it bullied
we bullied
they bullied

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was bullying
you were bullying
he/she/it was bullying
we were bullying
they were bullying

PAST PARTICIPLE

bullied

PAST PERFECT

I had bullied
you had bullied
he/she/it had bullied
we had bullied
they had bullied

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been bullying
you had been bullying
he/she/it had been bullying
we had been bullying
they had been bullying

PRESENT

I bully
you bully
he/she/it bullies
we bully
they bully

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am bullying
you are bullying
he/she/it is bullying
we are bullying
they are bullying

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

bullying

PRESENT PERFECT

I have bullied
you have bullied
he/she/it has bullied
we have bullied
they have bullied

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been bullying
you have been bullying
he/she/it has been bullying
we have been bullying
they have been bullying

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