Bully and Wheedle

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Bully verb - To inflict physical or emotional harm upon.

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Wheedle is an antonym for bully.

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

Wheedle verb - To get (someone) to do something by gentle urging, special attention, or flattery.

Usage example: wheedled him into doing their work for them

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Bully is an antonym for wheedle.

Nearby Word: wheedling

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bully way

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