bullying Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something
    intimidation.
  2. verb be bossy towards
    bully; ballyrag; bullyrag; hector; push around; boss around; strong-arm; browbeat.
    • Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
  3. verb discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
    swagger; bully; browbeat.
  4. adjective satellite noisily domineering; tending to browbeat others
    blustery.

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