bullyrag C2+ Topic:Actions & Processes US /ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ UK /ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ See IPA manual Freq #831323 Meanings 1 verb to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying The foreman tried to bullyrag the crew into working without proper safety gear. 2 verb to vex, harass, or badger someone with persistent teasing or abuse The older boys bullyragged him until the teacher intervened. Verb forms Verb forms are not available for this word yet. Thesaurus Synonyms 1 verb · to intimidate or dominate... bullyintimidate 2 verb · to vex, harass, or badger... badgerharass ↔ Opposites reassureencourage Word family Forms bullyraggedbullyragging Derived forms bullyraggedbullyragging Related forms bullyballyrag Etymology An American verb recorded from around 1790; its origin is unknown. The variant ballyrag is also attested. Topics Actions & Processes External links Google Images Cambridge Dictionary Wiktionary # bullyrag **Type:** Word **Level:** C2+ **Part of speech:** verb **IPA (US):** /ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ **IPA (UK):** /ˈbʊliˌræɡ/ **Frequency rank:** 831323 ## Meanings 1. to intimidate or dominate someone by bullying 2. to vex, harass, or badger someone with persistent teasing or abuse ## Examples - The foreman tried to bullyrag the crew into working without proper safety gear. - The older boys bullyragged him until the teacher intervened. ## Synonyms - bully - intimidate - badger - harass ## Antonyms - reassure - encourage ## Derived Forms - bullyragged - bullyragging ## Related Forms - bully - ballyrag ## Etymology An American verb recorded from around 1790; its origin is unknown. The variant ballyrag is also attested. ## Topics - Actions & Processes markdown