Bulldozing — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈbu̇l-ˌdōz/ bull·doze

Meaning & Definition of Bulldozing

Bulldozing (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

Bulldozing (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in bullying, browbeating

    similar: browbeating, bullying, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure, fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence, squeeze, squeeze play, might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength, hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness, strain, stress
    opposite: agreement, approval, consent, permission, convincing, persuasion, reason, suasion

Bulldozing (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to force one's way

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

    similar: boring, bulling, crashing, elbowing, jamming, jostling, muscling, pressing, pushing, shouldering, squeezing
    related: ramming, shoving, thrusting

  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: blackjacking, bogarting, browbeating, bullying, bullyragging, cowing, hectoring, intimidating, strong-arming, picking on
    related: blustering, trash-talking, affrighting, alarming, frightening, horrifying, scaring, shocking, spooking, startling, terrifying, menacing, terrorizing, threatening, badgering, harassing, hounding, bludgeoning, coercing, compelling, constraining, dragooning, forcing, making, obliging, pressing, pressuring, pushing around, demoralizing, psyching (out), unmanning, unnerving, discomposing, disconcerting, disquieting, distressing, disturbing, perturbing, upsetting
    near: cheering, comforting, consoling, reassuring, solacing, soothing, emboldening, encouraging, heartening, steeling, convincing, persuading

Related Entry: Bulldoze (verb)

Bulldoze is a different word from Bulldozing. The synonyms below are for bulldoze, not for bulldozing.

  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 Bulldozing

The most common words with a similar meaning to Bulldozing:

browbeating, bullying, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure, fear, intimidation, menace, sword, terror, terrorism, threat, violence, squeeze, squeeze play, might, muscle, potency, puissance, strength, hardheadedness, self-will, willfulness, strain, stress, boring, bulling, crashing, elbowing, jamming, jostling, muscling, pressing, pushing, shouldering, squeezing

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Bulldozing

Words with the opposite meaning of Bulldozing:

agreement, approval, consent, permission, convincing, persuasion, reason, suasion

Related Words for Bulldozing

ramming, shoving, thrusting, blustering, trash-talking, affrighting, alarming, frightening, horrifying, scaring, shocking, spooking, startling, terrifying, menacing, terrorizing, threatening, badgering, harassing, hounding, bludgeoning, coercing, compelling, constraining, dragooning, forcing, making, obliging, pressuring, pushing around

Near Antonyms of Bulldozing

cheering, comforting, consoling, reassuring, solacing, soothing, emboldening, encouraging, heartening, steeling, persuading

Word Forms of Bulldozing

Inflections: bulldozed, bulldozes

Origin & Etymology of Bulldozing

perhaps from bull:1 + alteration of dose

First known use: 1876t

Frequently Asked Questions about Bulldozing

What does "Bulldozing" mean?

"Bulldozing" means to coerce or restrain by threats, bully. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to coerce or restrain by threats, bully. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Bulldozing"?

Other words for "Bulldozing" include browbeating, bullying, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress and force. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Bulldozing" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Bulldozing"?

There are 89 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Bulldozing". Common alternatives include browbeating, bullying, arm-twisting, coercion, compulsion, constraint, duress, force, pressure and fear.

What is the opposite of "Bulldozing"?

Antonyms of "Bulldozing" include agreement, approval, consent, permission, convincing, persuasion, reason and suasion. Near antonyms include cheering, comforting, consoling and reassuring.

How do you use "Bulldozing" in a sentence?

Examples of "Bulldozing" 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 "Bulldozing" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Bulldozing" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Bulldozing"?

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

What is the origin of the word "Bulldozing"?

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