What is bully slang for?
(Entry 1 of 4) 1a : a blustering, browbeating person especially : one who is habitually cruel, insulting, or threatening to others who are weaker, smaller, or in some way vulnerable tormented by the neighborhood bully. b : pimp. 2 : a hired ruffian.
What are two synonyms for hostile?
hostile
- adverse.
- belligerent.
- bitter.
- contentious.
- contrary.
- hateful.
- inhospitable.
- inimical.
What is the synonym of harass?
Some common synonyms of harass are annoy, harry, pester, plague, tease, and worry. While all these words mean “to disturb or irritate by persistent acts,” harass implies petty persecutions or burdensome demands that exhaust one’s nervous or mental power.
What is physical torment?
: extreme physical or mental pain. : something that causes extreme physical or mental pain.
What are some hostile words?
adverse,
What is an officious person?
Definition of officious 1 : volunteering one’s services where they are neither asked nor needed : meddlesome officious people who are always ready to offer unasked advice. 2 : informal, unofficial officious conversations between foreign ministers.
What is a nervy person?
English Language Learners Definition of nervy : having or showing courage or confidence. —used to describe someone who says or does rude or shocking things that make other people angry or upset. : feeling unpleasantly nervous or excited : not calm.
What is another word for someone who is a bully?
tease. tormenter. tough. antagonizer. browbeater. coercer. insolent. intimidator. See also synonyms for: bullied / bullies / bullying.
How is the word bully different from other verbs?
How is the word bully different from other verbs like it? Some common synonyms of bully are browbeat, bulldoze, cow, and intimidate. While all these words mean “to frighten into submission,” bully implies intimidation through threats, insults, or aggressive behavior. When could browbeat be used to replace bully?
What are some examples of bullying in psychology?
“Studies have provided some interesting insight into the psychology of students who bully their classmates.” “The company has been accused of trying to bully workers into signing unfair workplace agreements.” To obtain money or favors by intimidation, violence, or the misuse of authority
What is a synonym for tormentor?
tormenter. tough. antagonizer. browbeater. coercer. insolent. intimidator. See also synonyms for: bullied / bullies / bullying. Roget’s 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.