# bulge vs bully

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### bulge
*noun · IPA /ˈbʌldʒ/ · frequency rank #21,150*
An object which is sticking out from a surface; a swelling, protuberant part; a bending outward, especially when caused by pressure.

### bully
*noun · IPA /ˈbʊli/ · frequency rank #8,644*
A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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