Bully (Verb)

Meaning ¹

Be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Synonyms

• Bullyrag
• Strong-arm
• Ballyrag
• Boss Around
• Browbeat
• Push Around
• Hector

Hypernyms

• Intimidate

Hyponyms

• Tyrannize
• Domineer

Meaning ²

Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.

Classification

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

Synonyms

• Swagger
• Browbeat

Hypernyms

• Palaver
• Sweet-talk
• Inveigle
• Blarney
• Coax
• Wheedle

Related Words

• Bully (noun)