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| − | A '''bully''' is someone who uses [[intimidation]] and [[coercion]], rather than [[reason]], to impose his will on others. | + | A '''bully''' is someone who uses [[intimidation]] and [[coercion]], rather than [[reason]], to impose his will on others. The act of being a bully is known as [[bullying]]. |
| − | + | There can be many motivations for bullying, such as bad parenting, lack of rules as well as some psychological problems. Often, if a bully grows up poor or in a bad neighbourhood they will become a member of a [[gang]]. | |
Name-calling is a technique characteristic of a bully. | Name-calling is a technique characteristic of a bully. | ||
[[Category:Psychology]] | [[Category:Psychology]] | ||
Latest revision as of 19:53, June 15, 2013
A bully is someone who uses intimidation and coercion, rather than reason, to impose his will on others. The act of being a bully is known as bullying. There can be many motivations for bullying, such as bad parenting, lack of rules as well as some psychological problems. Often, if a bully grows up poor or in a bad neighbourhood they will become a member of a gang. Name-calling is a technique characteristic of a bully.