Bully Synonyms

68 bully synonyms include persecute, oppress, tyrannize, torment, browbeat, intimidate, cow, coerce, strong-arm, and subjugate. Bully is a verb, and its antonyms are protector and defender. Here are some additional synonyms for "bully" with example sentences.

Another word for Bully

68 other ways to say bully.

1. persecute

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

  • tyrant  
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  • tough
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  • tormentor  
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  • thug  
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  • subjugator  
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  • scourge  
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  • ruffian  
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  • persecutor  
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  • oppressor  
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  • intimidator  
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  • heavy
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  • crybully  
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  • coercer  
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  • bully boy  
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  • browbeater  
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  • badass  
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  • attack dog  
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Use bully in a Sentence

A bully picks on weaker people.

He acted like a bully on the playground.

No one likes a bully.

She stood up to the bully.

The bully took his lunch money.