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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Smaller children that might find a corn maze a little too intimidating can also enjoy a soybean maze at the farm.—
Lillian Metzmeier,
Louisville Courier Journal,
11 Oct. 2025 -
Stephan Marcum, 58, of Stanton, was booked into custody Saturday on suspicion of intimidating a witness in a legal process and making terroristic threats.—
Austin Mullen,
NBC news,
8 Oct. 2025
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Wembanyama added weight and has been bullying defenders in the paint during the preseason while shooting fewer treys.—
Stan Son,
New York Times,
17 Oct. 2025
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Papa Snoop collaborated with GLAAD for the song in honor of Spirit Day, an annual holiday that encourages people to stand against bullying LGBTQ+ youth.—
James Factora,
Them.,
17 Oct. 2025
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Kids will love sending this Dilophosaurus sauntering across the floor, frightening everything and everyone in his path.—
Pamela Brill,
Parents,
2 Oct. 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 19 Oct. 2025.
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