Bully and Peeve

Bully

Bully verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

Peeve and bully are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Peeve" instead a verb "Bully".

Nearby Words: bull, bullying, bullied, bulled, bulling

Peeve

Peeve verb - To disturb the peace of mind of (someone) especially by repeated disagreeable acts.

Bully and peeve are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Bully" instead a verb "Peeve".

Nearby Words: peevish, peeved

Common collocations

authorities bully authorities peeve authorities
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