bullyrag

verb

ˈbu̇-lē-ˌrag How to pronounce bullyrag (audio)
Definition of bullyragnext
as in to intimidate
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats anonymous trolls on the website tried to bullyrag him into backing down

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullyrag
  1. intimidate
  2. bully
  3. pick on
  4. scare
  5. frighten
Verb
  • Guimaraes’ arrival takes Arsenal’s midfield from impressive to seriously intimidating.
    — Cerys Jones, New York Times, 16 Aug. 2026
  • One supervisor described O'Neill's behavior as bullying and an attempt to intimidate.
    — Joe Holden, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of intimidate
Verb
  • Trump has all but severed America’s system of alliances, mocked and bullied Ukraine’s president, and showered praise upon Kim Jong Un.
    — Jonathan Chait, The Atlantic, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Bullying and assault allegations In 2018, according to court documents, while still in elementary school, Austin Metcalf and his brother were accused of bullying and assaulting a female, which led to Austin Metcalf's arrest.
    — J.D. Miles, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of bully
Verb
  • The 49ers then signed Mike Evans and Christian Kirk, and used their first draft pick on De’Zhaun Stribling, further signaling an Aiyuk departure.
    — Michael Nowels, Mercury News, 22 June 2026
  • Baird reiterates Coinbase as neutral The firm added a bearish fresh pick on the stock.
    — Michael Bloom, CNBC, 5 June 2026
Definition of pick on
Verb
  • Writer-director Jacob Chase is uniquely qualified to distill what really scares audiences.
    — William Earl, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • While City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak insists the Italian is excited by a challenge that would scare many.
    — Sam Lee, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of scare
Verb
  • If your child is frightened of needles, another option is nasal spray.
    — Eva Flowe August 19, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026
  • And for members who have a long history, who are used to running on that long history, that frightens them.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of frighten
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