variants
also ballyragging
as in intimidating
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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We got handed a lot of paperwork that at first was sort of intimidating.—
Aaron Couch,
HollywoodReporter,
19 Sep. 2025 -
Despite their intimidating appearance, Joro spiders are considered shy and are not a significant threat to people or pets.—
Audrey Gibbs,
Nashville Tennessean,
18 Sep. 2025
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The Arizona Department of Education's website has information on how local schools and law enforcement can protect children from bullying.—
Erick Trevino,
AZCentral.com,
25 Sep. 2025
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Nearly a year after allegations of bullying at the workplace of her namesake brand rocked the internet, the Swedish influencer is going back to her roots—and her fans seem to be behind her.—
Stephanie McNeal,
Glamour,
24 Sep. 2025
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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 29 Sep. 2025.
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