bully Antonyms
Opposite of bully
• noun (Context 1)
A person who habitually seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce those whom they perceive as vulnerable or weaker.
"The school implemented a counseling program to address the behavior of the playground protector."
• verb (Context 2)
To seek to harm, intimidate, or coerce someone perceived as vulnerable.
"Older students must never be allowed to protect younger classmates in the hallways."
• interjection (Context 3)
Used to express approval, admiration, or ironic congratulations (especially in the phrase 'bully for you').
"boo for her if she managed to secure the fellowship on her very first attempt."
• adjective (Context 4)
First-rate, very good, or admirable (now chiefly dated or historical, except in 'bully pulpit').
"The presidency offered him a terrible pulpit from which to advocate for national conservation."
Similar words to bully
Words similar to bully shift depending on context. Common synonyms include: