bully's

Playground tyrant's possession

Bully's is the possessive form of bully—someone who habitually intimidates or mistreats others perceived as weaker.

The bully's victims eventually reported him to the principal.

A bully's tactics rarely work on someone who stands up to them.

intimidation

victim

One harmed by another

targetObject of pursuit
threatsDeclarations of intended harm
harassmentAggressive, unwanted targeting

aggression · dominance · cruelty · tormentor · abuse · coercion · fear · playground · meanness · picking

possession

lunchbox

Portable food container

moneyCurrency for transactions
territoryLand under jurisdiction
turfGrass-covered earth surface

gang · cronies · henchmen · sidekicks · followers · lackeys · minions · posse · crew · accomplices

behavior

swagger

Confident, boastful manner

sneerScornful expression
shovePush with force
tauntInsulting provocation

mock · belittle · demean · humiliate · ridicule · insult · intimidate · threaten · corner · exclude

Opposites

role in bullying dynamic

bully'svictim's

Belonging to harmed party

target's · prey's

character/behavioral type

bully'sprotector's

Belonging to a guardian

defender's · champion's · ally's · guardian's · friend's

Phrases

workplace bullyingOngoing employee mistreatment at work
bullying victimTarget of repeated aggression
bully pulpitProminent position for advocacy
bully boyIntimidating hired tough
bullying preventionStopping repeated intimidation
bully stickDried cattle tendon treat

Family

bully, bullying

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG