BROWBEAT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeat. (close relations)
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| bully | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a cruel and brutal fellow • a hired thug adjective satellite • excellent verb • be bossy towards • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | ||||||
| cow | nounn | |||||
noun • female of domestic cattle: • mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull' • a large unpleasant woman verb • subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) | ||||||
| domineer | verbv | |||||
verb • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner | ||||||
| hector | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| intimidate | verbv | |||||
verb • make timid or fearful • to compel or deter by or as if by threats | ||||||
| strong-arm | verbv | |||||
adjective satellite • impelled by physical force especially against resistance verb • use force against • be bossy towards • use physical force against | ||||||
| badger | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere • a native or resident of Wisconsin verb • annoy persistently • persuade through constant efforts | ||||||
| coerce | verbv | |||||
verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | ||||||
| harass | verbv | |||||
verb • annoy continually or chronically • exhaust by attacking repeatedly | ||||||
| hound | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears • someone who is morally reprehensible verb • pursue or chase relentlessly | ||||||
| oppress | verbv | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| persecute | verbv | |||||
verb • cause to suffer | ||||||
| pressurize | verbv | |||||
verb • increase the pressure on a gas or liquid • maintain a certain pressure • increase the pressure in or of | ||||||
| threaten | verbv | |||||
verb • pose a threat to; present a danger to • to utter intentions of injury or punishment against • to be a menacing indication of something | ||||||
| torment | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • unbearable physical pain • extreme mental distress • intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain • a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented • a severe affliction • the act of harassing someone verb • torment emotionally or mentally • treat cruelly • subject to torture | ||||||
| ballyrag | verbv | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| bullyrag | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| swagger | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | |||||
noun • an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work • a proud stiff pompous gait adjective satellite • (British informal) very chic verb • to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others • discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate • act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner | ||||||
| boss around | verbv | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| push around | verbv | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
