Bulldoze — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈbu̇l-ˌdōz/ bull·doze

Meaning & Definition of Bulldoze

Bulldoze (verb)

  1. to coerce or restrain by threats, bully
  2. to move, clear, gouge out, or level off by pushing with or as if with a bulldozer
  3. to force insensitively or ruthlessly

Bulldoze (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to force one's way

    "bulldozed through the crowd at the arena, urgently trying to find the bathroom"

    similar: bore, bull, crash, elbow, jam, jostle, muscle, press, push, shoulder, squeeze
    related: ram, shove, thrust

  2. to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats

    "one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares"

    similar: blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, intimidate, strong-arm, pick on
    related: bluster, trash-talk, affright, alarm, frighten, horrify, scare, shock, spook, startle, terrify, menace, terrorize, threaten, badger, harass, hound, bludgeon, coerce, compel, constrain, dragoon, force, make, oblige, press, pressure, push around, demoralize, psych (out), unman, unnerve, discompose, disconcert, disquiet, distress, disturb, perturb, upset
    near: cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe, embolden, encourage, hearten, steel, convince, persuade

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Bulldoze

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bulldoze:

bore, bull, crash, elbow, jam, jostle, muscle, press, push, shoulder, squeeze, blackjack, bogart, browbeat, bully, bullyrag, cow, hector, intimidate, strong-arm, pick on

Related Words for Bulldoze

ram, shove, thrust, bluster, trash-talk, affright, alarm, frighten, horrify, scare, shock, spook, startle, terrify, menace, terrorize, threaten, badger, harass, hound, bludgeon, coerce, compel, constrain, dragoon, force, make, oblige, pressure, push around

Near Antonyms of Bulldoze

cheer, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe, embolden, encourage, hearten, steel, convince, persuade

Word Forms of Bulldoze

Inflections: bulldozed, bulldozing, bulldozes

Origin & Etymology of Bulldoze

perhaps from bull:1 + alteration of dose

First known use: 1876t

Words & Phrases Containing Bulldoze

bulldoze one's way

Frequently Asked Questions about Bulldoze

What does "Bulldoze" mean?

"Bulldoze" means to coerce or restrain by threats, bully. As a verb, it is defined as: to coerce or restrain by threats, bully. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bulldoze"?

Other words for "Bulldoze" include bore, bull, crash, elbow, jam, jostle, muscle and press. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bulldoze" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bulldoze"?

There are 62 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bulldoze". Common alternatives include bore, bull, crash, elbow, jam, jostle, muscle, press, push and shoulder.

How do you use "Bulldoze" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bulldoze" in a sentence: "bulldozed through the crowd at the arena, urgently trying to find the bathroom"; "one of those gatherings at which high-pressure sales reps try to bulldoze naive people into buying time-shares".

Is "Bulldoze" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bulldoze" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Bulldoze"?

"Bulldoze" is pronounced /ˈbu̇l-ˌdōz/ and divided into syllables as bull·doze.

What is the origin of the word "Bulldoze"?

"Bulldoze" comes from perhaps from bull:1 + alteration of dose. First known use: 1876t.

What is another word for "Bulldoze" meaning "to force one's way"?

When "Bulldoze" (verb) means to force one's way, synonyms include bore, bull, crash, elbow, jam and jostle.