Bulldozes

/ˈbʊldoʊzɪz/ verb

Definition

Third person singular present tense of bulldoze; pushes with a bulldozer or forces someone to do something against their will.

Etymology

From the verb 'bulldoze' formed from 'bull' + 'doze.' This is the standard present tense conjugation showing ongoing or habitual action.

Kelly Says

The fact that 'bulldozes' works both literally (clearing land with a machine) and metaphorically (forcing someone's will) shows how versatile the metaphor has become in English—we don't even think about the 'bull' anymore.

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