Meaning & Definition of word "Bully"

Bully

/ˈbʊli/

1. A person who uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.
- Example: The new kid at school became a target for the bully who had been there for years.
2. A blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person.
- Example: Her boss is a real bully, always shouting at employees to get his way.

1. To seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce (someone), especially with threats or force.
- Example: He bullied his classmates into giving him their lunch money.
2. To treat someone in a cruel or intimidating way.
- Example: It is unacceptable to bully anyone, regardless of the situation.

●From the 16th century, possibly derived from the word 'boully,' which meant 'brother' or 'sweetheart.'

school bully:

A student who uses their power to intimidate others.

bully for you:

An expression of praise or encouragement, often sarcastic.

bully pulpit:

A position that provides a strong platform to advocate or promote ideas.

intimidate:

To frighten or overawe someone, especially in order to make them do what one wants.

harassment:

Aggressive pressure or intimidation.

coercion:

The practice of persuading someone to do something by using force or threats.

Meaning: To aggressively dominate or control.

● Example Sentence: He's always trying to bully the new guy in the office.

Meaning: To pressure someone into doing something.

● Example Sentence: Don't let him bully you into making a decision.