English dictionary

browbeat

/'br/AU/,b/i/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

be bossy towards

verb.emotion

Synonyms ballyrag boss around bully bullyrag hector push around strong-arm

Source: WordNet 3.0
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

verb.communication

Synonyms bully swagger

Source: WordNet 3.0
To depress or bear down with haughty, stern looks, or with arrogant speech and dogmatic assertions; to abash or disconcert by impudent or abusive words or looks; to bully; as, to <i>browbeat</i> witnesses.

verb

Source: webster1913