Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullyrag
Verb
  • While the towering shoes may seem intimidating, don’t let their large, often chunky heels fool you: PLatform shoes are among the most comfortable heels in any wardrobe.
    Nina Derwin, Glamour, 17 Apr. 2025
  • James, through a spokesperson, said she will not be intimidated.
    Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • There have been 604 bullying and harassment cases, an average of 55 a year.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Apr. 2025
  • So, thank you for bullying me into getting surgical hair replacement.
    Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 25 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • The Missouri product is a solid route-runner with sure hands, but there are some off-field concerns that could scare teams away.
    Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 20 Apr. 2025
  • As the Trump administration arbitrarily revokes and denies student visas, and xenophobic rhetoric scares away potential foreigners, agencies specializing in recruiting students from abroad are facing a sharp downturn.
    Emma Whitford, Forbes.com, 17 Apr. 2025
Verb
  • Two years ago, several small-business owners testified to a legislative committee that Americans with Disabilities Act plaintiffs’ lawyers filed spurious complaints, alleging what appeared to be a random list of violations in an attempt to frighten and intimidate the business owner.
    Mark Hillman, Denver Post, 16 Apr. 2025
  • This has hallmarks of emotional abuse – non-physical behaviors meant to isolate, control and frighten.
    R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 19 Mar. 2025
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“Bullyrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullyrag. Accessed 30 Apr. 2025.

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