Main Entry:

bull·doze

Pronunciation:

\ˈbu̇l-ˌdōz also ˈbəl-\

Function:

verb

Etymology:

perhaps from ¹bull + alteration of dose

Date:

1876

transitive verb 1 : to coerce or restrain by threats : bully 2 : to move, clear, gouge out, or level off by pushing with or as if with a bulldozer 3 : to force insensitively or ruthlessly <bulldozed the program through the legislature> intransitive verb 1 : to operate a bulldozer 2 : to force one's way like a bulldozer

synonyms see intimidate