[ams6110]

Bullying isn't that difficult. It has a definition. It's not momentary anger or a general outburst or even a persistent bad temper. Bullying is a persistent pattern of behavior directed at a specific person for the purpose of intimidation or coercion or establishing power over the person.

A supervisor can be generally unpleasant, impatient, lacking empathy, and demanding and not be a bully.

[sonnyblarney]

I agree (great definition BTW) but in my experience, in the real world, I suggest the term gets broadly and crudely applied.