as in to intimidate
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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Financial advisors typically recommend having 3-6 months of expenses saved up, but don’t let that number intimidate you.—
Kimberly Wilson,
Essence,
5 Feb. 2025 -
The agents' concern is that this information will be used to intimidate and fire them.—
Sophie Clark,
Newsweek,
5 Feb. 2025
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This is the moment for Europe to rewrite the global trade narrative, proving that when the U.S. bullies, and China imitates, Europe builds.—
Isabel Schatzschneideris,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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The problem isn’t just what teens see but also their understanding that others can see them –– whether they are getting bullied or complimented, Nagata said.—
Madeline Holcombe,
CNN,
28 Jan. 2025
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When the fast food restaurant by a high school was raided, kids remained in the building, scared to pass the site and risk detainment or worse.—
Anders Fogh Rasmussen,
Newsweek,
4 Feb. 2025
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Comments John Lithgow is already a professional at scaring audiences.—
Sydney Bucksbaum,
EW.com,
3 Feb. 2025
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Stepping out from a white van, the Israeli civilian looked gaunt and frightened.—
Mick Krever,
CNN,
30 Jan. 2025
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Julie Contreras, who is a pastor and part of United Giving Hope, a longtime immigration rights advocacy organization, said her time in church Sunday was spent comforting parishioners who were frightened by the ICE activity.—
Steve Sadin,
Chicago Tribune,
27 Jan. 2025
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“Bullyrag.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bullyrag. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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