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    bully
    /ˈbʊli/

    noun

    • 1. an act of starting play in field hockey, in which two opponents strike each other's sticks three times and then go for the ball: "the physically stronger side force the pace from the bully off"

    verb

    • 1. (in field hockey) start play with a bully: "the match bullies off at 3 p.m."

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBULLY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bully as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, idioms, and examples. Find out how to use bully in different contexts, such as school, sports, and dogs.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › bullyBully Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Learn the different meanings and uses of the word bully as a noun, verb, and adjective. Find synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of bully.

  4. www.dictionary.com › browse › bullyBULLY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

    Bully definition: a blustering, mean, or predatory person who, from a perceived position of relative power, intimidates, abuses, harasses, or coerces people, especially those considered unlikely to defend themselves. See examples of BULLY used in a sentence.

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  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryBULLY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    someone who hurts or frightens someone else, often over a period of time, and often forcing them to do something that they do not want to do: You're just a big bully! Teachers usually know who the bullies are in a class. Fewer examples. It takes courage to stand up to a bully.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBULLY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    Learn the meaning of bully as a noun, verb, and adjective, and see how to use it in different contexts. Find out the origin, pronunciation, and related words of bully in British and American English.

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  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishBULLYING | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    Bullying is the behaviour of a person who hurts or frightens someone smaller or less powerful, often forcing them to do something they do not want to do. Learn more about bullying, its types, effects and prevention from Cambridge Dictionary.

  10. www.stopbullying.gov › bullying › what-is-bullyingWhat Is Bullying | StopBullying.gov

    Aug 1, 2023 · Bullying is unwanted, aggressive behavior among school aged children that involves a real or perceived power imbalance. Learn about the three types of bullying (verbal, social, and physical), where and when it happens, and how to prevent and respond to it.