Bully into Meaning in English
expression
ˈbʊɫi/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə
BUL-lee IN-too, in-TOO, IN-tuh
bˈʊli/ /ˈɪntʊ
BUL-lee IN-too
Definition
To force someone to do something by intimidating, threatening, or harassing them.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for negative or manipulative pressure, often in the pattern 'bully someone into doing something'. More formal or serious than 'push into'. Note it usually implies a clear power imbalance or use of fear.
Spanish: intimidar para - obligar a base de acosoPortuguese (BR): intimidar a - forçar através de intimidaçãoPortuguese (PT): intimidar a - forçar através de intimidaçãoChinese (Simplified): 威逼去 - 强迫去（做某事）Chinese (Traditional): 威逼去 - 強迫去（做某事）Hindi: डराकर करवाना - धमका कर मजबूर करनाArabic: إجبار على (عن طريق التنمر) - دفع بـ (عن طريق الترهيب)Bengali: ভয় দেখিয়ে বাধ্য করা - জবরদস্তি করানোRussian: запугивать до - вынуждать силойJapanese: 脅して～させる - 強要するVietnamese: đe dọa ép buộc - bắt ép bằng đe dọaKorean: 협박해서 ~하게 하다 - 강요하다Turkish: zorla yaptırmak - tehdit ederek yaptırmakUrdu: دھونس کر کے مجبور کرنا - ڈرا کر مجبور کرناIndonesian: memaksa (dengan menakut-nakuti) - mengintimidasi agar
Example Sentences
He tried to bully me into answering his questions.
basic
Don't let them bully you into signing the contract.
basic
The older kids often bully others into doing their homework.
basic
I finally agreed, but only because they bullied me into it.
natural
She won't be bullied into changing her mind this time.
natural
You shouldn't bully people into doing things your way.
natural