browbeat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

Pronunciation

/ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/ en-us-browbeat.ogg en-au-browbeat.ogg

Word forms

browbeat browbeats browbeating browbeaten brow-beat

Etymology

From brow + beat.

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