The term 'bullies, often' can be summarized by three crossword solutions: abasers (7 letters), NERDS (5 letters), and COWS (4 letters). Abasers are people who degrade or humiliate themselves in order to gain favor with someone else. NERDS are people who are highly intelligent and often socially awkward. COWS are docile animals that are often seen as a symbol of meekness. All three of these terms can be used to describe bullies, who are people who use their power to intimidate or harm others.