Defenition of the word browbeat
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Defenition of the word browbeat
- To discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.
- discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
- be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
- be bossy towards
Synonyms for the word browbeat
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- badger
- ballyrag
- boss around
- bully
- bullyrag
- coerce
- cudgel
- dragoon
- force
- hector
- nag
- pester
- push
- push around
- strong-arm
- swagger
- threaten
- twist somebody's arm
Similar words in the browbeat
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- browbeat
- browbeaten
- browbeating
- browbeats
Hyponyms for the word browbeat
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- domineer
- tyrannise
- tyrannize
Hypernyms for the word browbeat
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- blarney
- cajole
- coax
- intimidate
- inveigle
- palaver
- sweet-talk
- wheedle
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