bullies

bul-lies · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Plural of bully; people who use strength or power to harm or intimidate others.

  2. 2.

    Third person singular present tense of bully; intimidates or coerces.

Related words

Antonyms: defenders, protectors
See also: bullied, bully, bullying
Synonyms: intimidators, oppressors, tormentors

Etymology

From Dutch "boel" (lover, brother), which originally was a term of endearment that evolved to describe someone who harasses weaker people.