Crossword clue

Bully crossword clue

We have 16 answers for the clue “Bully”, from 3–10 letters. The most likely answer is INTIMIDATE.

Top answer INTIMIDATE 10 letters · Frighten into compliance

All answers for “Bully”

AnswerLettersMeaning
3-letter answers
COW 3 Subdue by intimidation
4-letter answers
THUG 4 Violent intimidator
6-letter answers
HECTOR 6 Bluster at, or a blusterer
TYRANT 6 Cruel oppressor
COERCE 6 Force by threats
7-letter answers
TORMENT 7 Persecute cruelly
8-letter answers
BROWBEAT 8 Intimidate with stern words
BULLDOZE 8 Force by intimidation
DOMINEER 8 Behave overbearingly
BULLYBOY 8 Hired thug
9-letter answers
TORMENTOR 9 One who persecutes
OPPRESSOR 9 One who keeps others down
PERSECUTE 9 Harass relentlessly
TERRORISE 9 Fill with fear, British spelling
TERRORIZE 9 Fill with fear, American spelling
10-letter answers
INTIMIDATE Best match 10 Frighten into compliance

What does “Bully” mean?

Usually a noun for someone who intimidates weaker people, or a verb meaning to intimidate or coerce. As an old-fashioned exclamation, 'bully!' means excellent.

Solving tip

Check whether you need a person (THUG, TYRANT) or a verb (COW, BROWBEAT, HECTOR). HECTOR works as both noun and verb.

Frequently asked questions

What is the answer to the crossword clue "Bully"?

The most likely answer is INTIMIDATE (10 letters) — Frighten into compliance. Other common answers are BROWBEAT (8), HECTOR (6), COW (3), TORMENT (7).

How many letters are in the answer to "Bully"?

Answers to "Bully" range from 3–10 letters. Count the squares in your grid and use the length filter on this page to narrow the list.