Bullying (Adjective)
Meaning
Noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others.
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The bullying boss yelled at his employees to meet their deadlines, making them work in a state of constant anxiety.
- His bullying behavior on the soccer field earned him several penalties and the disdain of his teammates.
- The politician's bullying tactics during the debate won her no favors with the moderators or the audience.
- She complained to the principal about the bullying attitude of her history teacher, who always made her feel belittled in class.
- The bullying driver cut off several cars and ran a red light, putting innocent lives at risk on the road.