They bully to give themselves power or control over something. They generally prey on the weak, and those who feel confident will not fight back. However, in some instances a bully who is challenged can become even more vicious, stooping to unscrupulous methods of retaliation. Types of bullying Bullying takes on many forms and there are several different types of bullies. However, they all have the same result.
Bullying can cause a stress-related illness to their victims.
Bullying is the act of being constantly criticized, belittled, humiliated, threatened or verbally abused. In the work environment it can also mean being excluded, overloaded with work, fabricating or twisting things that you have said. Taking credit for your ideas or achievements, refusing to allow training or blocking promotion is also a common practice of a bully.