browbeat
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"

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