schikanieren
Translation
to bully, to harass, to haze, to victimize
Examples
Der Vorgesetzte schikaniert seine Angestellten.
The supervisor harasses his employees.
Er wurde in der Schule oft schikaniert.
He was often bullied at school.
Grammar Patterns
((sb.)) to bully/harass ((sb.)) He bullies his younger brother.
Similar Words
Synonyms: mobben (to mob/bully), quälen (to torment); Antonyms: unterstützen (to support), helfen (to help)
Etymology
Derived from the French word 'chicaner', meaning 'to quibble' or 'to create difficulties'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone being 'chic' and 'annoying' (kanieren), using their status to bully others.