bullied

bul-lied · verb

imported

Definitions

verb

  1. 1.

    Past tense and past participle of bully; used intimidation or strength to harm or coerce someone.

  2. 2.

    Was subjected to repeated aggressive behavior.

Related words

Antonyms: defended, protected, supported
See also: bullies, bully, bullying, harassed
Synonyms: harassed, intimidated, persecuted, tormented

Etymology

Past tense of "bully," from Dutch "boel" (lover, brother), originally a term of endearment that shifted to mean a harasser.