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browbeat

American  
[brou-beet] / ˈbraʊˌbit /

verb (used with object)

browbeat, browbeaten, browbeating

  1. to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully.

    They browbeat him into agreeing.
    Synonyms:
    coerce, harass, tyrannize, badger, cow
browbeat British  
/ ˈbraʊˌbiːt /

verb

  1. (tr) to discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

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Other Word Forms

  • browbeater noun

Etymology

Origin of browbeat

First recorded in 1575–85; brow + beat

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