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bully in German

bully in German is Tyrann, Bully, Rabauke — bully means a person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.

bully in German

Tyrann
noun
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
Bully
noun
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
Rabauke
noun
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
Schikaneur
noun
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege. [from late 17th c.]
schikanieren
verb
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
einschüchtern
verb
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
kujonieren
verb
(transitive) To intimidate (someone) as a bully.
kujonieren
verb
(transitive) To act aggressively towards.
drangsalieren
verb
(transitive) To act aggressively towards.
tyrannisieren
verb
(transitive) To act aggressively towards.

What does "bully" mean?

  1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
    "The teacher stepped in when she saw the bully shoving smaller kids around."
  2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
    "He was suspended for bullying a younger student online."
  3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).
    ""Bully for you!" he said, congratulating her on the win."
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bully in a sentence

  • The teacher stepped in when she saw the bully shoving smaller kids around.
  • No one wants to work for a boss who acts like a bully.
  • He was suspended for bullying a younger student online.
  • She refused to be bullied into signing the contract.

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What is "bully" in German?

"bully" in German is Tyrann, Bully, Rabauke. bully means: A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.

How do you use "bully" in a sentence?

Example: "The teacher stepped in when she saw the bully shoving smaller kids around." In German, "bully" is Tyrann, Bully, Rabauke.

Are there other ways to say "bully" in German?

Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "bully": Tyrann, Bully, Rabauke, Schikaneur, schikanieren, einschüchtern.

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