bul·ly - use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants. We sometimes don't understand the role we play in certain scenarios. Dr. Martin and Dr. Ginger Cornwell approach the topic of bullying from a soul-searching perspective of both the bully and the bullied. bul·ly - use superior strength or influence to intimidate (someone), typically to force him or her to do what one wants. We sometimes don't understand the role we play in certain scenarios. Dr. Martin and Dr. Ginger Cornwell approach the topic of bullying from a soul-searching perspective of both the bully and the bullied.