Definitions for browbeat



Overview of verb browbeat

The verb browbeat has 2 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)
1. (1) strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around

(be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young")

2. browbeat, bully, swagger

(discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate)

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