Definitions of bullying Bullying is when a person or a group
repeatedly and intentionally uses or abuse their power to
intimidate, hurt, oppress or damage someone else. It can be
covert or cyber-based (happening online through social networks
or even through mobile phones). Bullying can be physical or
emotional. According to the National Centre Against Bullying,
there are five different kinds of bullying behaviour. They are:
1. Physical bullying: when physical actions such as hitting,
poking, tripping or pushing, are used to hurt and intimidate.
Repeatedly and intentionally damaging someone's belongings is
also physical bullying, says the centre. 2. Verbal bullying:
involves the use of negative words, like name calling, insults,
homophobic or racist slurs, or words used to intentionally upset
someone. 3. Social bullying: when lies, the spreading of rumours
or nasty pranks are used. This includes repeated mimicking and
deliberate exclusion. 4. Psychological bullying: involves the
repeated and intentional use o