bully

Definitions

A person who habitually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce those whom they perceive as vulnerable.

To seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone, typically someone perceived as vulnerable.

Excellent or first-rate; used as an interjection to express approval.

Examples

It is important to stand up to a bully whenever you see someone being mistreated.

The older boy tried to bully the younger students into giving him their lunch money.

She refused to let the office bully intimidate her into quitting her job.

Synonyms

tormentor oppressor intimidator persecutor tyrant harasser browbeater

Antonyms

protector defender supporter ally guardian champion benefactor