Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
browbeat
verb
/ˈbraʊˌbiːt/
Definition
To intimidate or frighten someone, often by being domineering or overbearing.
Examples
- She tried to browbeat him into doing what she wanted.
- The manager’s harsh words seemed to browbeat the team into silence.
- Don’t let anyone browbeat you into making a decision you are uncomfortable with.
Meaning
Browbeat means to discourage or bully someone through aggressive words or a threatening demeanor.
Synonyms
- bully
- intimidate
- coerce
- pressurize
- dominate
