bogarted

verb

past tense of bogart
as in intimidated
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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  1. intimidated
  2. bullied
  3. frightened
Verb
  • The former Dutch springboard diving champion is not easily intimidated by such tests.
    — Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 4 Sep. 2026
  • On that last point, workers reported numerous incidents in which the union, the Sindicato Unido de Trabajadores, intimidated or threatened workers for criticizing the company, speaking with outsiders, or participating in meetings with other workers.
    — Charity Ryerson, Footwear News, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of intimidated
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  • So much about the two circumstances is different, many of them instituted by Key because of losses like the one to Pitt (though that makes getting bullied by Colorado only more perplexing).
    — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Elon was often bullied at school, Errol describes, and once his son was beaten so badly his face was unrecognizable.
    — Nick Vivarelli, Variety, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of bullied
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  • Her mount, meanwhile, is frightened by lightning and runs off.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The rising cost of health care has frightened many people, including those with health insurance.
    — Cara Kelly, USA Today, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of frightened
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“Bogarted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogarted. Accessed 12 Sep. 2026.

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