bullying

Meanings

Plural: bullyings

Noun

• the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
• An act of intimidating a person to do something, especially such repeated coercion.
• Persistent acts intended to make life unpleasant for another person.

Verb

• be bossy towards
• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
• present participle and gerund of bully

Adjective Satellite

• noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others

Synonyms

ballyrag, blustery, boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, intimidation, push around, strong-arm, swagger

Related Words

abuse, mobbing

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