Bul″ly, v. t. [imp. & p. p.Bullied (–lĭd)); p. pr. & vb. n.Bullying.] To intimidate with threats and by an overbearing, swaggering demeanor; to act the part of a bully toward.
For the last fortnight there have been prodigious shoals of volunteers gone over to bully the French, upon hearing the peace was just signing.
Tatler.
Syn. — To bluster; swagger; hector; domineer.