cyberbullying
/ˈsaɪbəbʊliɪŋ/noun
उच्चारण साइबबुलिइंग
साइबर बुलिंग, ऑनलाइन धमकाना या परेशान करना
Core word
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the use of the internet or mobile phones to frighten, upset or harm somebody, for example by sending them unkind messages or posting things about them
साइबर बुलिंग, ऑनलाइन धमकाना या परेशान करना
- The school has strict rules against cyberbullying.
- Many teenagers do not report cyberbullying to their parents.
- Parents should talk to children about cyberbullying.
+ 2 more examples
- Cyberbullying can leave victims feeling lonely and afraid.
- The helpline gives advice to those facing cyberbullying.
Synonyms online harassment trolling
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4
cyberbullying (uncountable)
The word is uncountable: do not add a or s. Say an incident of cyberbullying or a case of cyberbullying.
यह शब्द uncountable है: इसके साथ 'a' या 's' न लगाएँ। 'An incident of cyberbullying' या 'a case of cyberbullying' कहें।
- Cyberbullying has become a serious problem in schools.
- The school reported three cases of cyberbullying this term.
cyberbullying + of + victim
Use of to say who is the target of the abuse.
यह बताने के लिए कि दुर्व्यवहार किसके विरुद्ध है, 'of' का प्रयोग होता है।
- The cyberbullying of young girls on social media worries many parents.
victim of / protect against cyberbullying
Victim takes of; protect, guard and warn take against or about.
'Victim' के साथ 'of' आता है; protect, guard और warn के साथ 'against' या 'about' आता है।
- Radhika was a victim of cyberbullying in Class 9.
- The workshop teaches students how to protect themselves against cyberbullying.
cyberbullying as a subject (singular verb)
Because it is uncountable, it takes a singular verb.
Uncountable होने के कारण इसके साथ singular verb आता है।
- Cyberbullying leaves deep emotional scars.
+Collocations 4
verb + cyberbullying
reportpreventtackleexperiencestop
- Teachers must help children report cyberbullying without fear.
adjective + cyberbullying
onlineconstantwidespreadanonymousserious
- Constant cyberbullying can make a student afraid of school.
cyberbullying + noun
victimcaselawawarenesshelpline
- A cyberbullying helpline was set up for students.
form of / act of + cyberbullying
a form ofan act ofa type ofan example of
- Sending hurtful memes is a form of cyberbullying.
“More examples 5
- Cyberbullying can include rude messages, fake profiles and shared private photos.
Cyberbullying में अभद्र संदेश, नकली profile और साझा की गई निजी तस्वीरें शामिल हो सकती हैं।
- The principal organised a talk on cyberbullying for Classes 8 to 10.
प्रधानाचार्य ने कक्षा 8 से 10 के लिए cyberbullying पर एक वार्ता आयोजित की।
- Unlike ordinary bullying, cyberbullying can follow a child home through the phone.
सामान्य बदमाशी के विपरीत, cyberbullying फ़ोन के ज़रिए बच्चे का घर तक पीछा कर सकती है।
- Never reply to cyberbullying; keep the screenshots and tell an adult.
Cyberbullying का जवाब कभी न दें; screenshots सुरक्षित रखें और किसी बड़े को बताएँ।
- The new law lists cyberbullying as a punishable offence.
नए कानून में cyberbullying को दंडनीय अपराध की सूची में रखा गया है।
!Common mistakes 2
✗ Cyberbullyings are increasing among teenagers.
✓ Cyberbullying is increasing among teenagers.
Cyberbullying is uncountable, so it has no plural and takes a singular verb.
'Cyberbullying' uncountable है, इसलिए इसका plural नहीं होता और verb singular आता है।
✗ She was a victim from cyberbullying.
✓ She was a victim of cyberbullying.
Victim is followed by of.
'Victim' के बाद 'of' आता है।