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bullies

/ˈbʊliz/

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noun

A person who is intentionally, physically, or emotionally cruel to others; especially to those who are weaker or have less power or privilege.

Examples :

"A playground bully pushed a girl off the swing."

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A noisy, blustering fellow, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome; an insolent, tyrannical fellow.

Examples :

"The bully in class often made threats and picked fights with other students. "

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noun

Examples :

"The company hired the bullies to intimidate rival businesses. "

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A sex worker’s minder.

Examples :

"Some sex workers rely on bullies for protection from dangerous clients and exploitation. "

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Examples :

"During the camping trip, we ate a lot of bullies because it was easy to pack and didn't need refrigeration. "

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A brisk, dashing fellow.

Examples :

"The club was full of bullies, all sharply dressed and eager to impress with their confident swagger. "

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The small scrum in the Eton College field game.

Examples :

"During the Wall Game at Eton, the bullies formed a dense, chaotic mass pushing towards the goal. "

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Various small freshwater or brackishwater fish of the family Eleotridae; sleeper goby.

Examples :

"The aquarium contained several bullies, small fish with silvery sides. "

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An (eldest) brother; a fellow workman; comrade

Examples :

"The miners greeted each other as "bullies" before heading down into the dark shaft. "

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A companion; mate (male or female).

Examples :

"The new student had trouble finding his bullies in the cafeteria. "

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A darling, sweetheart (male or female).

Examples :

"My grandma always calls her little dog "bullies," even when he's being naughty. "

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A standoff between two players from the opposing teams, who repeatedly hit each other's hockey sticks and then attempt to acquire the ball, as a method of resuming the game in certain circumstances.

Examples :

"After a minor penalty in the field hockey game, the two players prepared for bullies to restart play. "

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A miner's hammer.

Examples :

"The experienced coal miner preferred his trusty set of bullies to the newer, lighter tools for splitting seams. "

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verb

To intimidate (someone) as a bully.

Examples :

"The older kids in the class bullied the new student, making him feel afraid to participate in activities. "

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verb

To act aggressively towards.

Examples :

"The older kids sometimes bullies the younger ones on the playground. "

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