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  • 1. browbeat
  • Rhymes with Browbeat
  • 2. browbeat
  • Browbeat in a sentence
Table of Contents
  • 1. browbeat
  • Rhymes with Browbeat
  • 2. browbeat
  • Browbeat in a sentence
Synonyms

1. browbeat

verb. ['ˈbraʊˌbiːt'] be bossy towards.

Synonyms

  • tyrannise
  • strong-arm
  • boss around
  • ballyrag
  • bully
  • hector
  • intimidate
  • domineer
  • bullyrag
  • push around

Rhymes with Browbeat

  • deadbeat
  • drumbeat
  • heartbeat
  • upbeat

2. browbeat

verb. ['ˈbraʊˌbiːt'] discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.

Synonyms

  • palaver
  • swagger
  • inveigle
  • bully
  • wheedle
  • sweet-talk
  • cajole
  • coax

Antonyms

  • bad
  • encourage
  • dissuade
  • ride

Sentences with browbeat


1. Verb, base form
Managers can browbeat and threaten employees to comply with their dictates, but a mutual system of rewards produces better results.

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