bully

Meanings

• noun

  A person who uses strength or power to intimidate or harass others.

  - "The school bully would take the lunch money of smaller students."
  - "The new employee was intimidated by the office bully."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈbʊli/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

henchman , thug , pimp , push around , ride roughshod over , dashing , excellent

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with bully
bully , jolly , molly , olly

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Variants

List of all variants of bully that leads to same result
bullies , bully , bullied , bullying , bullier , bulliest , bully pulpit , bully pulpits

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

The word 'bully' originated from the Middle English word 'bulla' meaning 'blusterer' or 'noisemaker'. It later came to mean a swaggering or blustering person.

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Trivia

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1. Bullying can have serious negative effects on the mental and physical health of the victim.

2. Bullying is not limited to children and adolescents, it can also occur in the workplace and other adult settings.

3. Bullying can take many forms, including physical, verbal, and emotional abuse.

4. Bullying can lead to increased absenteeism, lower academic performance, and decreased self-esteem.

5. Bullying can be prevented through education, awareness, and intervention programs.

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Related Concepts

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1. bullying: A form of aggressive behavior where someone intentionally inflicts harm or distress on another person, often through verbal or physical means.

2. cyberbullying: Bullying that takes place online, often through social media or messaging apps. It can include harassment, threats, and spreading rumors.

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Culture

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The term 'bully' has been used extensively in literature and art to depict characters who use their power to intimidate and harm others. In some cases, the term has been used metaphorically to describe those who use their position or influence to dominate and control.

How to Memorize "bully"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, intimidating person looming over someone smaller and weaker.
   - Visualize the way a bully might intimidate or harass others.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'bully' with intimidation, power, and control.
   - Think of the way a bully might act towards others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-U-L-L-Y' to remember the definition: 'B' for bully, 'U' for uses, 'L' for strength, 'L' for intimidation, and 'Y' for yields power over others.'
   - Create a mental image of a bully to help remember the definition.

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