2bully verb
bullies; bul·lied; bul·ly·ing [+ obj] 1 : to frighten, hurt, or threaten (a smaller or weaker person) : to act like a bully toward (someone)
▪ A group of girls were bullying [=picking on] her at the playground. ▪ He bullied his younger brothers. 2 : to cause (someone) to do something by making threats or insults or by using force — usually + into ▪ His boss bullied him into working overtime. ▪ The kids were often bullied [=forced] into giving up their lunch money.
▪ A group of girls were bullying [=picking on] her at the playground. ▪ He bullied his younger brothers.
— bullying noun [noncount]
▪ Bullying is not tolerated at school. ▪ verbal/political bullying
▪ Bullying is not tolerated at school. ▪ verbal/political bullying
