bullying
hurting people
TRANSLATION
bullying = die Schikane; der Terror bullying at work; workplace bullying = das Mobbing (Schikane od. Psychoterror am Arbeitsplatz) bully = der Tyrann to bully = einschüchtern; schikanieren; tyrannisieren to bully so.= jmdn. drangsalieren; jmdn. schikanieren to bully one's way into sth. = sich in grober Weise Eintritt zu etw. verschaffen to be a bit of a bully = den starken Mann markieren [coll.] LEO
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Defense Secretary James R. Schlesinger tended to speak his mind, especially when questioned on matters he considered personal," Assistant Secretary of Defense Joseph Laitin recalled. "His prickly manner sometimes carried into routine dealings with the press, often to his advantage.
"Once, while the Secretary and I sipped coffee at NBC before the start of the 'Today' show, I learned that Tom Pettit would be doing the interview. I hastily gave Schlesinger a quick briefing on what he'd probably be subjected to in front of the camera. Pettit had a habit of BULLYING his guests for a good show. 'Don't let this guy get under your skin with outrageous questions,' I cautioned. 'Keep cool and get your points across.'
"Just then, Pettit walked in, a clipboard containing his questions tucked under his arm. As they entered the studio, Schlesinger plucked the board from a startled Pettit and glanced at it. 'Pretty stupid questions, Pettit,' he said, handing the man back his board. They were on the air 30 seconds later, and Pettit was like a pussycat."
Schlesinger, James R. (1929- ) American economist, professor, and public official; Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1973), Secretary of Defense (1973- ) noted for such works as The Political Economy of National Security (1960)
"Once, while the Secretary and I sipped coffee at NBC before the start of the 'Today' show, I learned that Tom Pettit would be doing the interview. I hastily gave Schlesinger a quick briefing on what he'd probably be subjected to in front of the camera. Pettit had a habit of BULLYING his guests for a good show. 'Don't let this guy get under your skin with outrageous questions,' I cautioned. 'Keep cool and get your points across.'
"Just then, Pettit walked in, a clipboard containing his questions tucked under his arm. As they entered the studio, Schlesinger plucked the board from a startled Pettit and glanced at it. 'Pretty stupid questions, Pettit,' he said, handing the man back his board. They were on the air 30 seconds later, and Pettit was like a pussycat."
Schlesinger, James R. (1929- ) American economist, professor, and public official; Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (1973), Secretary of Defense (1973- ) noted for such works as The Political Economy of National Security (1960)
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bul·ly
noun
1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
2. A hired ruffian; a thug.
verb
1. To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner.
Synonyms:
intimidate, browbeat, bulldoze, cow, bully, bludgeon
These verbs all mean to frighten into submission, compliance, or acquiescence.
Intimidate implies the presence or operation of a fear-inspiring force: “Atomic energy may intimidate the human race into bringing order into its international affairs” (Albert Einstein).
Browbeat suggests the persistent application of highhanded, disdainful, or imperious tactics: browbeating a witness.
Bulldoze connotes the leveling of all spirit of opposition: was bulldozed into hiring an unacceptable candidate.
Cow implies bringing out an abject state of timorousness and often demoralization: a dog that was cowed by abuse.
To bully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior: workers who were bullied into accepting a poor contract.
Bludgeon suggests the use of grossly aggressive or combative methods: had to be bludgeoned into fulfilling his duties.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
noun
1. A person who is habitually cruel or overbearing, especially to smaller or weaker people.
2. A hired ruffian; a thug.
verb
1. To treat in an overbearing or intimidating manner.
Synonyms:
intimidate, browbeat, bulldoze, cow, bully, bludgeon
These verbs all mean to frighten into submission, compliance, or acquiescence.
Intimidate implies the presence or operation of a fear-inspiring force: “Atomic energy may intimidate the human race into bringing order into its international affairs” (Albert Einstein).
Browbeat suggests the persistent application of highhanded, disdainful, or imperious tactics: browbeating a witness.
Bulldoze connotes the leveling of all spirit of opposition: was bulldozed into hiring an unacceptable candidate.
Cow implies bringing out an abject state of timorousness and often demoralization: a dog that was cowed by abuse.
To bully is to intimidate through blustering, domineering, or threatening behavior: workers who were bullied into accepting a poor contract.
Bludgeon suggests the use of grossly aggressive or combative methods: had to be bludgeoned into fulfilling his duties.
Source: The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
