BROWBEATS Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeats. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| bulldozes | verbv | |||||
verb • flatten with or as if with a bulldozer | ||||||
| bullies | 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 | ||||||
| coerces | verbv | |||||
verb • to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means | ||||||
| dominates | verbv | |||||
verb • be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance • be in control • have dominance or the power to defeat over • be greater in significance than • look down on | ||||||
| hectors | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| intimidates | verbv | |||||
verb • make timid or fearful • to compel or deter by or as if by threats | ||||||
| oppresses | verbv | |||||
verb • come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority • cause to suffer | ||||||
| overawes | verbv | |||||
verb • subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats) | ||||||
| tyrannizes | verbv | |||||
verb • rule a country as a tyrant • rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| ballyrag | verbv | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| bullyrag | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • be bossy towards | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
| 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 | ||||||
