ballyrag

Other forms: ballyragging; ballyragged; ballyrags

Definitions of ballyrag
  1. verb
    be bossy towards
    synonyms: boss around, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm
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    types:
    domineer, tyrannise, tyrannize
    rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
    type of:
    intimidate
    make timid or fearful
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