Browbeat
verb
To intimidate with harsh words
“The foreman browbeat the crew into working through the storm.”
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What does browbeat mean?
Commonly confused with
- NotTo persuade with kindness
- NotTo reward with pay
- NotTo dismiss with thanks
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