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Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullyrag
Verb
  • While the look of huitlacoche may be intimidating — even off-putting — to some, its distinctive flavor is relatively mild.
    Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 30 Sep. 2025
  • While exhibitions are the biggest draw, the site has also welcomed more than 5,000 people to its open days, including 1,600 students from nearby schools who might feel intimidated to step into Chanel’s offices in central Paris.
    Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While a parent will likely need to call administrators if a child is bullied in elementary school, exploring resilience can help teens.
    Anna Halkidis, Parents, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The volumes are introduced by Robinson, who reflects on his experiences being homeless and bullied as a child.
    Jake Kanter, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • The modus operandi generally involved either scaring a convenience store owner and fleeing with thousands of dollars worth of cigarettes, like one such incident at a 7-Eleven in Walnut Creek where masked men stole $8,000 in tobacco products, authorities said.
    Nate Gartrell, Mercury News, 26 Sep. 2025
  • If someone unexpectedly opens the door to enter the room, a harsh alarm will sound to scare off the intruder—adding an extra layer beyond the hotel’s typical locks.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 26 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • There are liberals in media, but the corporations are now either controlled by the right wing or frightened of it.
    Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2025
  • Notwithstanding the endless parade of ghosts, demons, serial killers and at least one Mothman, Haunted Hotel is mostly not trying to frighten you.
    Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Bullyrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullyrag. Accessed 2 Oct. 2025.

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