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bully

Definition for bully

noun as in domineering person

verb as in intimidate, push around

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UNO puts such an onus on smoking students that it ultimately seems like a bully, even more than a nanny.

And when we have been spared such tragedy, it has happened precisely because presidents have stood up to the bully caucus.

But as a true anti-bullying champion will tell you, a bully is no less a bully simply because his victim seeks to excuse him.

Or maybe even one on each wrist, both reading “I AM A BULLY.”

If I am elected, then I will have power and the ability to ‘bully’ Republicans, as you say.

I think if you give me a full and unlimited commission to bully Giles and that little boy, Brittles, I can manage it.

Both Coulter and Paxton fell upon the bully together and punished him severely.

The pair told Ritter what they thought of him, and each declared that he was going to expose the bully to Captain Putnam.

A man, burly and broad-shouldered, who had the air of a professional bully, walked by himself ahead.

Digby had shaken himself clear of the bully, whose face was livid with anger, and stood facing him.

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On this page you'll find 121 synonyms, antonyms, and words related to bully, such as: oppressor, rascal, annoyer, bulldozer, harrier, and persecutor.

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.

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