Browbeat

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /ˈbraÊŠ.biːt/

Alternative forms

• brow-beat

Full definition of browbeat

Verb

1. (transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson.

Synonyms

• (to bully in an intimidating way) bully, cow, domineer, intimidate

Related terms

• browbeater