ballyragging

The word “ballyragging” has 4 syllables: bal-ly-rag-ging

It's pronounced as /ˈbæliˌræɡɪŋ/

What is synonym and antonym for ballyragging?

In the thesaurus, “ballyragging” has 49 synonyms and 12 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for ballyragging along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for ballyragging

affrighting
alarming
alaruming
badgering
blackjacking
bludgeoning
blustering
bogarting
browbeating
bulldozing
bullying
coercing
compelling
constraining
cowing
demoralizing
discomposing
disconcerting
disquieting
distressing
disturbing
dragooning
forcing
frightening
harassing
hectoring
horrifying
hounding
intimidating
making
menacing
obliging
perturbing
picking on
pressing
pressuring
pushing around
scaring
shocking
spooking
startling
strong-arming
terrifying
terrorizing
threatening
trash-talking
unmanning
unnerving
upsetting

Antonyms for ballyragging

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

Meanings of ballyragging

verb
1. To harass, badger, taunt, or abuse verbally.

Example Sentences

Ballyragging the team for their poor performance only demotivated them further.
The boss was seen ballyragging the employees for their failure to meet deadlines.
Despite constant ballyragging, the student struggled to improve their grades.
The coach's habit of ballyragging the players led to a decrease in team morale.
She avoided the supervisor's office to escape his relentless ballyragging about her work habits.

On this page you'll find 61 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to ballyragging, such as: affrighting, alarming, alaruming, badgering, blackjacking, bludgeoning, blustering.

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