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intimidate vs bully

bully vs intimidate

intimidate is not a noun while bully is a noun.

intimidate is not an adjective while bully is an adjective.

intimidate and bully both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidate No No Yes No
bully Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, bully is a hyponym of intimidate; that is, bully is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than intimidate:
  • intimidate: make timid or fearful
  • bully: be bossy towards
Other hyponyms of intimidate include hold over, ballyrag, boss around, browbeat, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm.
intimidate (noun) bully (noun)
a cruel and brutal fellow
a hired thug
intimidate (adjective) bully (adjective)
excellent
intimidate (verb) bully (verb)
make timid or fearful discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
to compel or deter by or as if by threats be bossy towards
Difference between intimidate and bully

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