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Definition bully in British English

bully verb

[transitive] verb
/ˈbʊli/
1

to frighten or hurt someone who is smaller or weaker than you

Example

In one study 75 per cent of students reported having been bullied at school.

Synonyms and related words
frighten alarm scare
1.1

to use your influence or status to threaten or frighten someone in order to get what you want

Example

The government accused the company of bullying its rivals and stifling competition.

Example

We will not be bullied into accepting an agreement that we do not like.

Synonyms and related words
shanghai nag force
Definition bully in British English