English dictionary
belabor
/b/I/'l/eI/b/@/r/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
verb
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to work at or to absurd length
ExamplesBelabor the obvious.
Synonyms belabourSource: WordNet 3.0
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attack verbally with harsh criticism
ExamplesShe was belabored by her fellow students.
Source: WordNet 3.0
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beat soundly
Source: WordNet 3.0
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To ply diligently; to work carefully upon.
Source: webster1913