bull

/bˈʊl/

/ˈbʊɫ/

[noun] [verb]

Bull

[NOUN]

any male member of the cow family

uncomplimentary terms for a policeman

synonyms : cop

copper

fuzz

pig

a serious and ludicrous blunder

obscene words for unacceptable behavior

synonyms : bullshit

a large and strong and heavyset man

synonyms : bruiser

Samson

strapper

mature male of various mammals of which the female is called `cow'; e.g. whales or elephants or especially cattle

a formal proclamation issued by the pope (usually written in antiquated characters and sealed with a leaden bulla)

synonyms : papal bull

the center of a target

synonyms : bull's eye

the second sign of the zodiac; the sun is in this sign from about April 20 to May 20

synonyms : Taurus

Taurus the Bull

someone who thinks that a certain asset or market will increase in value, and buys or holds that asset with the expectation of profiting from its price increase

antonyms : bear

(astrology) a person who is born while the sun is in Taurus

synonyms : Taurus

to bull

[VERB]

MAIN VERB

push or force

synonyms : bull through

advance in price

speak insincerely or without regard for facts or truths

synonyms : bullshit

fake

talk through one's hat

try to raise the price of stocks through speculative buying

Examples

1. She decided to take the bull by the horns and try to solve the problem without any further delay.

2. Don't tell him you're a vegetarian - it's like a red rag to a bull.

3. If we keep focusing on this issue, we'll just be milking the bull - it's time to move on to something else.

4. Trying to convince him to change his mind is like trying to milk a bull - it's just not going to happen.

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