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browbeat Definition and Meaning in English (browbeat definition)

verb
Synonyms:intimidatebullycoerce
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Browbeat definition: To intimidate someone with stern or overbearing words or looks, often to coerce them into doing something against their will.

Definitions of Browbeat

  1. 1verb

    To intimidate someone with stern or overbearing words or looks, often to coerce them into doing something against their will.

Example Sentences

business

“He tried to browbeat her into accepting the unfair terms of the contract.”

casual

“Don't let them browbeat you into silence; you have every right to speak your mind.”

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third person singularbrowbeats
past participlebrowbeaten
present participlebrowbeating

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Browbeat definition: To intimidate someone with stern or overbearing words or looks, often to coerce them into doing something against their will.
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'Browbeat' translates to 'browbeat' in English. Browbeat definition: To intimidate someone with stern or overbearing words or looks, often to coerce them into doing something against their will.
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