bully
/ˈbʊli/
verb
- To use superior strength or influence to intimidate or harm someone.
- No one should bully another person because of their appearance.
- He tried to bully his coworkers into doing his work.
- Older kids sometimes bully younger ones on the playground.
Synonyms
noun
- A person who uses strength or power to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.
- She refused to let the bully take her lunch money.
- The school had a program to help students stand up to a bully.
- A bully often picks on others to feel important.
adjective
- Excellent; very good (informal, often used in phrases like 'bully for you').
- He thought his new bike was bully.
- That's a bully idea for the party.
- "You finished the race? Bully for you!" she said with a smile.