Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
browbeaten
adjective
/ˈbraʊˌbiː.tən/
Definition
Intimidated or bullied into submission or compliance.
Examples
- After years of browbeaten treatment at work, she finally decided to stand up for herself.
- The browbeaten students feared speaking out against the unfair rules imposed by the administration.
Meaning
To feel subdued or oppressed by someone else’s harsh behavior or words.
Synonyms
- Intimidated
- Subdued
- Bullied
- Oppressed
- Humbled
