Bully

Persecute

Synonyms: Persecute, tyrannize, browbeat, cow, strong-arm, domineer, push around, pressure, bring pressure to bear on, put pressure on, lean on, push, compel, put under an obligation, harass, harry, goad, pester, bludgeon, prevail on, act on, dragoon, blackjack, railroad, bounce, fast-talk, oppress, torment, intimidate, coerce, subjugate, push about, play the heavy with, pressurize, use pressure on, constrain, press, force, oblige, hound, nag, badger, prod, brainwash, persuade, work on, influence, twist someone's arm, bulldoze, put the screws/squeeze on, and hustle.

Persecutor

Synonyms: Persecutor, tyrant, browbeater, coercer, crybully, tough, bully boy, thug, badass, oppressor, tormentor, intimidator, subjugator, scourge, heavy, ruffian, and attack dog.

Example Sentences

The bully took his lunch money.

She stood up to the bully.

No one likes a bully.

The bully was sent to the principal’s office.

He acted like a bully on the playground.

The teacher stopped the bully quickly.

A bully picks on weaker people.

The bully mocked her in class.

Bullies often work in groups.

He felt powerless against the bully.