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bully
noun as in domineering person
Weak matches
antagonizer, browbeater, coercer, hector, intimidator, tough
verb as in intimidate, push around
Strongest matches
bludgeon, browbeat, coerce, harass, hector, oppress, persecute, terrorize, threaten, torment, torture
Strong matches
bluster, buffalo, bulldoze, cow, domineer, dragoon, enforce, menace, overbear, showboat, swagger, tyrannize
Weak matches
despotize, lean on, ride roughshod, turn on the heat, walk heavy
Example Sentences
But he’s also been known to cave in to pushback, as bullies often do.
The governing body also said that Young would be required to "complete training on athlete welfare, injury management and bullying/harassment before a return to coaching could be considered".
A neighborhood bully can come in all shapes and sizes.
The trial judge described him as "depraved", "arrogant" and a "bully".
Navarro added, “The government itself is using its weight and power to bully and scare people into silence.”
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From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
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