transitive verb (~; ~en or -beat; -beating) Date: 1581 to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech ; bully , see: intimidate
BROWBEAT
Meaning of BROWBEAT in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012