browbeat
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browbeating, present participle; browbeat, past tense; browbeats, 3rd person singular present; browbeaten, past participle;
/ˈbrouˌbēt/,
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browbeating, present participle; browbeat, past tense; browbeats, 3rd person singular present; browbeaten, past participle;
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Intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words
- - a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination
Web Definitions:
- strong-arm: be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
- discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
- To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way
- (browbeaten) intimidated or subjugated
- (Browbeating) intimidating by overbearing looks or words; bullying: ex. They browbeat him into agreeing.