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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The recent dispatch of thousands of immigration agents to Minneapolis has exacerbated Democratic concerns Trump might use them or even federal troops to intimidate voters in the name of law and order in Democratic-leaning cities.—
Carl P. Leubsdorf,
Twin Cities,
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The Lord of the Rings Sauron’s Helmet Build an impressive replica of Sauron’s intimidating helmet, complete with a display stand, name plaque, and a minifigure clutching the One Ring.—
Brittany Anas,
Entertainment Weekly,
28 Feb. 2026
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There was a natural legacy to build on in Detroit—not only the Bad Boys of the nineteen-eighties and early nineties but also the bullying team that won the title in 2004.—
Louisa Thomas,
New Yorker,
1 Mar. 2026
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Weinstein and his lawyers argued that the retrial verdict was tainted by infighting and bullying among jurors.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
26 Feb. 2026
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However, both candidates said the possibility doesn’t scare them.—
Maya Wilkins,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Feb. 2026
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Bain and Howell are currently ranked out of range of the Patriots’ pick, but their length could scare teams away.—
Doug Kyed,
Boston Herald,
26 Feb. 2026
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The piercing sunlight frightens her.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
23 Feb. 2026
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While 21 page-menus might frighten the coach of a position where speed and agility are crucial, these types of moments are exactly how Harris thinks his unit will mesh.—
Noah White,
Miami Herald,
19 Feb. 2026
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“Bullyrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullyrag. Accessed 4 Mar. 2026.
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