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