tatarize

/tætəraɪz/

Definitions

1. verb

to bully or intimidate someone, typically a woman, often in a way that is perceived as charming or amusing.

“She complained that her friends tatarized her into buying a ticket to the expensive concert.”

2. verb

to tease or playfully torment someone in a good-natured way.

“The siblings loved to tatarize each other during family game nights.”

Synonyms

  • bully
  • tease
  • torment

Antonyms

  • defend
  • protect