bogarting

verb

Definition of bogartingnext
present participle of bogart
as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats our coach told us not to let the other team bogart us on the field

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  1. intimidating
  2. bullying
  3. coercing
Verb
  • But what’s really intimidating is looking at his size-21 shoes.
    Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 8 Dec. 2024
  • Sitting outside my baby boy's house intimidating them.
    Christina Dugan Ramirez, Fox News, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of intimidating
Verb
  • The Seattle Storm hired a law firm to investigate allegations that the team’s coaching staff engaged in harassing and bullying behavior toward players.
    Gabriella Levine, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
  • Democrats have rallied to McBride’s defense, accusing Republicans of bullying McBride and attacking other LGBTQ+ people who work at and visit the Capitol.
    Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of bullying
Verb
  • That same sentence will remain for anyone found guilty of tricking, pressuring or coercing someone into making the choice if the bill is ultimately passed.
    David Hodari, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Pressuring or coercing someone into ending their life would be punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
    Alistair Smout, USA TODAY, 29 Nov. 2024
Definition of coercing
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“Bogarting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bogarting. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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