bully
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(noun) a cruel and brutal fellow |
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Synonyms: hooligan, roughneck, rowdy, ruffian, tough, yob, yobbo, yobo |
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Related Words: aggressor, assailant, attacker, bruiser, bullyboy, muscleman, plug-ugly, skinhead, tough guy |
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(verb) discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate |
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Synonyms: browbeat, swagger |
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Related Words: blarney, cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle |
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(satellite adjective) (informal) very good; "a bully pulpit"; "a cool sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing" |
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Synonyms: bang-up, cool, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell |
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(verb) be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young" |
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Synonyms: ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm |
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Related Words: domineer, intimidate, tyrannize |
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