browbeat
[ brou-beet ]
/ ˈbraʊˌbit /
verb (used with object), brow·beat, brow·beat·en, brow·beat·ing.
to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully: They browbeat him into agreeing.
OTHER WORDS FROM browbeat
brow·beat·er, nounWords nearby browbeat
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Example sentences from the Web for browbeater
And only think of Browbeater succeeding such an office, as excellent, respected, and admirable Tom Silver left behind him!
Valentine M'Clutchy, The Irish Agent |William Carleton
British Dictionary definitions for browbeater
browbeat
/ (ˈbraʊˌbiːt) /
verb -beats, -beating, -beat or -beaten
(tr)
to discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate