kiusaaja — meaning in English

English meaning

• bully noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
• teaser noun A short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement.

Senses

kiusaaja is used for these senses in English:

• bully 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.]
• teaser (textiles) A person or thing that teases.

bully — full definition

1. noun A person who deliberately mistreats, threatens, or intimidates others they see as weaker.
2. verb To intimidate or act aggressively toward someone, typically someone perceived as weaker.
3. adj Excellent or first-rate (dated, informal).

teaser — full definition

1. noun A short preview released ahead of a film, show, or product to build excitement.
2. noun Someone who teases.

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