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" |
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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 |