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bossed around

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bully

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browbeat bulldoze dominate domineer dragoon oppress order around push around tyrannize

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Fred Fitness CEO Andre Enzensberger says the gym has about 400 members, who pay $150 a month to be bossed around by an algorithm.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 31, 2025

He is even seen being bossed around by the charity’s head chef, Claudette Dawkins, as she organises her royal helper.

From BBC • Oct. 26, 2024

In terms of being bossed around by a bunch of newbies, I suggest you find your own voice.

From Washington Post • Mar. 30, 2023

She’s spoken down to and bossed around by Ned and especially by Pam, who insists Lillian is unqualified.

From New York Times • Aug. 19, 2022

Fetching coffee and being bossed around by a jerk in a suit?

From "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter" by Erika L. Sánchez