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Bully

/bˈʊli/
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(noun) 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.

Go and beat up that bully.
He used to bully his friends.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The teacher talked to the class about why it is wrong to ____ others.

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