bullyragging

variants also ballyragging
present participle of bullyrag

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for bullyragging
Verb
  • For contractors, welcoming verification may seem intimidating at first.
    Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 7 Sep. 2025
  • Extend your stay in Portorosso with the 2021 short Ciao Alberto, which follows Alberto working for the intimidating fisherman Massimo (Marco Barricelli).
    Sydni Ellis, PEOPLE, 7 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Owen's best friend, Khloe Wilson, was suspected of sending the messages early in the investigation due to past tensions with Lauryn and bullying accusations.
    Allison DeGrushe, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2025
  • One year, two large females started bullying a much smaller male.
    Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 3 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • Instances of swatting have been plaguing the nation for years, with fake shooting threats frightening the public and forcing schools, hospitals, grocery stores, office buildings, and airports into temporary lockdowns.
    Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2025
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“Bullyragging.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullyragging. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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