Bullied by boys (8)
I believe the answer is:
hectored
'bullied' is the definition.
('hector' can be a synonym of 'bully')
I don't understand how the rest of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for hectored that I've seen before include "Intimidated, bullied" , "Bullied; blustered" , "Annoyed" , "Talked to bullyingly" .)