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bully

nounmasculineinformalcommon/vɐ.lẽ.ˈtɐ̃w̃/va·len·tão

Definition

1

A person, typically a man or boy, who uses strength or influence to harm or intimidate those who are weaker.

Usage examples

“The school bully was finally suspended.”
“He acted like a bully to get his way.”

Common combinations

school bullyneighborhood bullystand up to a bully