Synonyms of bullied

bullied 1 of 2

adjective

as in intimidated

Related Words

• intimidated
• cowed
• oppressed
• browbeaten
• crushed
• persecuted
• hectored
• abused
• downtrodden
• maltreated
• tyrannized
• mistreated
• disheartened
• dispirited
• abject
• despairing
• downcast
• hopeless

bullied

2 of 2

verb

past tense of bully

1

as in abused

to inflict physical or emotional harm upon

the kindergarten teacher explained why it was wrong to bully classmates

Synonyms & Similar Words

• abused
• tortured
• mistreated
• injured
• oppressed
• brutalized
• maltreated
• manhandled
• misused
• persecuted
• hurt
• harassed
• ill-treated
• violated
• mishandled
• molested
• ill-used
• tormented
• messed over
• outraged
• victimized
• took apart
• harmed
• kicked around
• wronged
• worked (over)
• sandbagged
• beat (up)
• burned
• roughed (up)
• messed (up)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• fostered
• nurtured
• cherished
• cared (for)
• favored
• indulged
• coddled
• gratified
• spoiled
• pampered
• catered (to)
• humored
• babied
• mollycoddled

2

as in frightened

to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats

the manager was fired for bullying employees

Synonyms & Similar Words

• intimidated
• frightened
• scared
• coerced
• cowed
• startled
• badgered
• browbeat
• harassed
• hectored
• bulldozed
• shocked
• threatened
• strong-armed
• picked on
• pressured
• bullyragged
• blackjacked
• bogarted
• terrified
• terrorized
• horrified
• alarmed
• spooked
• blustered
• forced
• menaced
• hounded
• trash-talked
• compelled
• disturbed
• dragooned
• affrighted
• obliged
• bludgeoned
• upset
• constrained
• distressed
• unnerved
• demoralized
• perturbed
• pressed
• disconcerted
• disquieted
• pushed around
• psyched (out)
• discomposed
• made
• unmanned

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• comforted
• reassured
• cheered
• consoled
• soothed
• encouraged
• emboldened
• convinced
• persuaded
• heartened
• steeled
• solaced

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of bullied

Verb

As Southampton’s Cyle Larin showed in April’s 5-1 thrashing, the defence is susceptible to being bullied physically at times. — Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Growing up in Martinsville, Virginia, Jesse experienced deep poverty and, Cindy said, was bullied because of it. — Charlotte Observer, 3 Aug. 2026

Jason speaks up as to whether he felt bullied or harassed in the house. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 31 July 2026

There, Pinocchio witnesses James being bullied by his peers, and his vengeful instincts kick in. — Guy Lodge, Variety, 26 July 2026

Alison Arngrim Nellie Oleson, the daughter of the mercantile store owners who bullied Laura, was played by Alison Arngrim. — Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026

Muhammad Saidov announced himself with a head kick that folded Dustin Jacoby, and Sam Patterson bullied veteran Santiago Ponzinibbio before finishing him in the second. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 25 July 2026

Parents lodged complaints about coaches, at least one athlete claimed they were being bullied and harassed by a teammate, and rival programs raised concerns about the team’s behavior in competitions. — Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 23 July 2026

In the series, Elle transfers from Truham Grammar School for Boys, where she was bullied, to Harvey Greene Grammar School for Girls following her transition. — Jessica Sager, PEOPLE, 18 July 2026