bully

The word “bully” has 2 syllables: bul-ly

It's pronounced as /ˈbʊl.i/

What is synonym and antonym for bully?

In the thesaurus, “bully” has 44 synonyms and 7 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bully along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bully

annoyer
antagonizer
bludgeon
bluster
browbeat
browbeater
buffalo
bulldoze
bulldozer
coerce
coercer
cow
despotize
domineer
dragoon
enforce
harass
harrier
hector
intimidator
lean on
menace
oppress
oppressor
overbear
persecute
persecutor
pest
rascal
ride roughshod
rowdy
ruffian
showboat
swagger
tease
terrorize
threaten
torment
tormenter
torture
tough
turn on the heat
tyrannize
walk heavy

Antonyms for bully

aid
alleviate
help
leave alone
make happy
please
relieve

Meanings of bully

noun
1. A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.
2. A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.
3. A hired thug.
4. A sex worker’s minder.
5. Bully beef.
6. A brisk, dashing fellow.
7. The small scrum in the Eton College field game.
8. Various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby.
9. An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade.
10. A companion; mate (male or female).
11. A darling, sweetheart (male or female).
12. A standoff between two players from the opposing teams, who repeatedly hit each other's hockey sticks and then attempt to acquire the ball, as a method of resuming the game in certain circumstances.
13. A miner's hammer.
verb
1. To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
2. To act aggressively towards.
adjective
1. Very good.
2. Jovial and blustering.
interjection
1. (often followed by for) Well done!.

Example Sentences

The teacher warned the bully to stop harassing other students.
He stood up to the bully despite feeling nervous.
The movie shows how a bully can affect others emotionally.
No one should tolerate a bully at school or work.
She reported the bully to the school counselor.

On this page you'll find 51 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bully, such as: aid, alleviate, annoyer, antagonizer, bludgeon, bluster, browbeat.

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