bully

noun
UK: /ˈbʊli/
US: /ˈbʊli/

  1. Someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten weaker people.

    1. He is a bully, he always teases other kids at school. [ ] [ ]
    2. The school has a strict policy against any form of bully. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate others; especially those perceived as vulnerable.

    1. Don't be a bully; treat everyone with respect and kindness. [ ] [ ]
    2. Cyber bully can have a devastating impact on victims' mental health. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

tormentor harass browbeat
bully verb

  1. To frighten or hurt a weaker person; use superior strength or influence to intimidate someone.

    1. Don't bully your little brother, it's not nice. [ ] [ ]
    2. The older kids bully the younger ones in the playground. [ ] [ ]

  2. To use strength or power to frighten or hurt (someone who is weaker).

    1. It's wrong to bully people because they are different from you. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company was accused of trying to bully its smaller competitors out of business. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bully" in English means: Someone who uses their strength or power to hurt or frighten weaker people., A person who habitually seeks to harm or intimidate others; especially those perceived as vulnerable..

The phonetic transcription of "bully" is /ˈbʊli/ in British English and /ˈbʊli/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bully": tormentor, harass, browbeat.

Example usage of "bully": "He is a bully, he always teases other kids at school.". More examples on the page.