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| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | ballyrag, boss around, bully, bullyrag, hector, push around, strong-arm |
| Type of | intimidate |
| Has types | domineer, tyrannise, tyrannize |
Examples of browbeat
browbeat
He did not browbeat the unfortunate occupants of the seats allotted to his people.
From the nzherald.co.nz
I admire him for sticking it to those who tried to browbeat or manipulate him.
From the guardian.co.uk
The agents would later insist they had not tried to frighten or browbeat her.
From the nytimes.com
Back then, the IMF browbeat Asia into harsh reforms that deepened its crisis.
From the orlandosentinel.com
Mugging mercilessly, Nicholson tries to browbeat us into caring about his character.
From the usatoday.com
In his impatience to get things done, he browbeat and literally manhandled associates.
From the time.com
When Walter tries to browbeat Jesse into staying, the young man will have none of it.
From the latimes.com
In 1985 the U.S. browbeat Japan at the Plaza Accord meetings into letting the yen rise.
From the time.com
The rebels tonight will find it hard to credit, as the whips browbeat and threaten them.
From the economist.com
- Strong-arm: be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
- Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
- To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way
- (browbeaten) intimidated or subjugated
- (Browbeating) intimidating by overbearing looks or words; bullying: ex. They browbeat him into agreeing.
