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bully

noun, verb
/ˈbʊli/

Meaning

A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate those weaker; to intimidate or mistreat someone weaker.

Example Sentences

The teacher stopped the older boy from trying to bully his classmates.

Example Expressions

stand up to a bully

Synonyms

intimidator, oppressor, tormentor, aggressor, persecutor

Antonyms

protector, defender, friend

Collocations

school bully, cyber bully, bully victim, bully behavior

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