Bullyragged

Part of speech: verb

Definitions

1. To intimidate or harass someone persistently; to treat severely or abusively through verbal or physical means; to compel by threat or coercion
2. To oppress or browbeat an individual repeatedly; to subject to harsh or cruel behavior; to force compliance through aggressive actions or words
3. To repeatedly dominate or frighten others through bullying tactics; to administer treatment that is rough or unkind; to push someone into submission by intimidation

Etymology: "Bullyragged" is the simple past and past participle of "bullyrag," so it describes a single completed act of harassing or browbeating someone. The verb is most likely a blend of "bully," a word for a bullying ruffian, and "rag," an older verb meaning to scold, tease, or torment, though the exact route into English is uncertain.

Synonyms: intimidated, harassed, bullied, tormented, persecuted

Antonyms: encouraged, comforted, supported, protected, reassured