Top synonyms for “bully”: ballyrag, bang-up, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, corking, cracking, dandy, and 24 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)a cruel and brutal fellow
- (noun)a hired thug
- (verb)discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
- (verb)be bossy towards“Her big brother always bullied her when she was young”
- (adjective)very good“he did a bully job”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "bully"?
Common synonyms for "bully" include ballyrag, bang-up, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, corking. Our thesaurus lists 32 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "bully" mean?
a cruel and brutal fellow
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