Understanding Bullying: Types, Examples & How to Recognize It

1. Physical bullying

- hitting

- kicking

- pushing

- shoving

- hair pulling

- biting

- spitting

2. Verbal bullying

- name-calling

- teasing

- making threats

- spreading rumors

3. Emotional bullying

- intimidation

- humiliation

- rejection

- isolation

4. Cyberbullying

- posting hurtful or threatening messages on social media

- sending hurtful or threatening emails or text messages

- spreading hurtful or threatening rumors online

5. Sexual bullying

- making sexual jokes

- spreading sexual rumors

- making sexual advances

- pressuring someone to do something sexual