Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
belabor
verb
/bɪˈleɪ.bər/
Definition
to explain or discuss something in excessive detail, often to the point of tediousness.
Examples
- He belabored the point during the meeting, making it difficult for anyone to move on.
- There’s no need to belabor the issue; we’ve already made our decision.
Meaning
To insist on or discuss a topic so much that it becomes irritating or overly repetitive.
Synonyms
- overemphasize
- repeat
- overdo
- expound
- drill
