Types of Bullying

Master types of bullying: definitions & examples for kids.

Match the term with the correct definition bullying violence in which one person uses threats, taunts, or violence to intimidate another person AGAIN and AGAIN. cyberbullying electronic posting of mean-spirited messages about a person, often done anonymously. intimidate purposely frightening someone through words, looks or body language. physical bullying using one's body or actions to exert power over peers (punching, kicking). verbal bullying using verbal language to gain power over peers (insults, teasing). relational bullying using one's social power to hurt their peers and increase their social standing (rumors, exclusion). harassment offensive behavior that is directed towards another person because of their differences (skin color, religion, disability). sexual harassment repeated harmful, humiliating actions that target a person sexually (sexual name calling, uninvited touching). Prejudicial harassment targeting people of different races, religions, etc. (using the N word, bullying someone who is jewish). hate crime harassment that has became violent.