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bully

/ˈbʊli/
noun
  1. A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

    "A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

  2. A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.

  3. A hired thug.

    Similar: henchman, thug

Synonymshenchman, thug, pimp
verb
  1. To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

    "You shouldn't bully people for being gay."

  2. To act aggressively towards.

    Similar: push around, ride roughshod over

Synonymspush around, ride roughshod over
adjective
  1. Very good.

    "a bully horse"

    Similar: excellent

  2. Jovial and blustering.

    Similar: dashing

Synonymsdashing, excellent
interjection
  1. (often followed by for) Well done!

    "Bully, she's finally asked for that promotion!"

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