as in to intimidate
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
our coach told us not to let the other team bogart us on the field
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Recent Examples of bogart
Yet she isn’t allowed to bogart the apercus; each of the characters gets a chance to shine, though some all but cry out for larger parts, larger lily pads on which to brood.
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Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
In Schutz’s attempt to reflect reality, her own gestures bogart the image, reopening a decades-old wound without bringing a new dimension of understanding to it.
—Kimberly Drew, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2022
Back in the Dark Ages of cannabis consumption, the only rule that seemed to matter was not to bogart that joint.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
Built in 1963, the State House was designed to house the Alabama Department of Transportation, but in 1985, the Legislature bogarted the building while the capitol across the street was being renovated.
—Kyle Whitmire, al, 25 Mar. 2020
Tres Santos was accused of bogarting the small town’s water supply and displacing the local fisherman, who had been using the beach at Punta Lobos for generations.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 May 2017
Rhoda Feng, Washington Post, 19 Mar. 2024
In Schutz’s attempt to reflect reality, her own gestures bogart the image, reopening a decades-old wound without bringing a new dimension of understanding to it.
—Kimberly Drew, Vulture, 31 Jan. 2022
Back in the Dark Ages of cannabis consumption, the only rule that seemed to matter was not to bogart that joint.
—Los Angeles Times, 30 Oct. 2020
Built in 1963, the State House was designed to house the Alabama Department of Transportation, but in 1985, the Legislature bogarted the building while the capitol across the street was being renovated.
—Kyle Whitmire, al, 25 Mar. 2020
Tres Santos was accused of bogarting the small town’s water supply and displacing the local fisherman, who had been using the beach at Punta Lobos for generations.
—Christina Pérez, Vogue, 21 May 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bogart
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While the look of huitlacoche may be intimidating — even off-putting — to some, its distinctive flavor is relatively mild.—
Sara Rosenthal,
Denver Post,
30 Sep. 2025
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While exhibitions are the biggest draw, the site has also welcomed more than 5,000 people to its open days, including 1,600 students from nearby schools who might feel intimidated to step into Chanel’s offices in central Paris.—
Joelle Diderich,
Footwear News,
29 Sep. 2025
Verb
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While a parent will likely need to call administrators if a child is bullied in elementary school, exploring resilience can help teens.—
Anna Halkidis,
Parents,
26 Sep. 2025
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The volumes are introduced by Robinson, who reflects on his experiences being homeless and bullied as a child.—
Jake Kanter,
Deadline,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Bogart.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogart. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.
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