browbeat

Meaning

To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

Synonyms

bully
C1
intimidate
C2
threaten
B2
coerce
37k
pressure
B1
hector
B2
menace
C2
harass
C2
cow
B1
🐮
terrorize
25k
force
A2
compel
C2
dragoon
39k
tyrannize
domineer
harry
A2
oppress
33k
hound
C2
ballyrag
boss around
swagger
C2
push around
bulldoze
46k
bullyrag
scold
C2
frighten
C1
bludgeon
46k
strong-arm
39k
terrorise

domineer over

yell
B2

reprove loudly

impel
affright
annoy
C2
astound
41k
awe
C2
badger
C2
🦡
bawl
40k
bellow
34k
boss
A1
carp
C2
clamp
C2
🗜️
drive
A2
enforce
C2
face down
hale
C1
ache
C1
make
A1
persecute
28k
Translations

intimidar
intimideren
einschüchtern
intimidar
intimider
tyrannisieren

αποπαίρνω

yıldırmak
intimorire
intimidar
atemorizar
😨
achicar
acobardar

fare il prepotente con

Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/
Etymology

From brow + beat.

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