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单词 bullyragging
释义

bullyrag

verb

bul·​ly·​rag ˈbu̇-lē-ˌrag How to pronounce bullyrag (audio)
ˈbə-
variants or less commonly ballyrag
ˈba-lē- How to pronounce bullyrag (audio)
bullyragged also ballyragged; bullyragging also ballyragging; bullyrags also ballyrags

transitive verb

1
: to intimidate by bullying
2
: to vex by teasing : badger

Synonyms

  • blackjack
  • bogart
  • browbeat
  • bulldoze
  • bully
  • cow
  • hector
  • intimidate
  • strong-arm
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Example Sentences

anonymous trolls on the website tried to bullyrag him into backing down

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1790, in the meaning defined at sense 1

bullyragging

verb

variants also ballyragging
present participle of bullyrag
as in bullying
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats anonymous trolls on the website tried to bullyrag him into backing down

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • bullying
  • intimidating
  • blackjacking
  • frightening
  • scaring
  • picking on
  • badgering
  • browbeating
  • cowing
  • harassing
  • coercing
  • bulldozing
  • bogarting
  • hectoring
  • strong-arming
  • affrighting
  • pressuring
  • threatening
  • blustering
  • shocking
  • pushing around
  • terrifying
  • terrorizing
  • discomposing
  • alarming
  • horrifying
  • spooking
  • alaruming
  • forcing
  • menacing
  • startling
  • hounding
  • pressing
  • trash-talking
  • disconcerting
  • compelling
  • distressing
  • bludgeoning
  • dragooning
  • disquieting
  • unmanning
  • constraining
  • unnerving
  • demoralizing
  • obliging
  • perturbing
  • psyching (out)
  • upsetting
  • disturbing
  • making

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • comforting
  • reassuring
  • consoling
  • cheering
  • soothing
  • solacing
  • encouraging
  • convincing
  • persuading
  • emboldening
  • steeling
  • heartening
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