 browbeat |
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| 1. | [ verb ] be bossy towards | |
| Synonyms: | push_around bully ballyrag boss_around hector bullyrag strong-arm | |
| Examples: | "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young" |
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| Related terms: | intimidate tyrannize | |
| 2. | [ verb ] discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | |
| Synonyms: | swagger bully | |
| Related terms: | coax bully | |
| Similar spelling: |
browbeaten |
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