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Definition bully in American English

bully noun

[countable] noun
/ˈbʊli/
1

someone who frightens or hurts another person, especially over a period of time

Example

the office/school/class/playground bully

Example

They recommend taking a stand and getting the help you need to confront the bully.

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1.1

someone who uses their influence or status to threaten or frighten someone else in order to get what they want

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Definition bully in American English