v.
Pronunciation: ' brau ̇ - ˌ b ē t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -beat ; -beat · en \ - ' b ē -t ə n \ or -beat ; -beat · ing
Date: 1581
: to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : BULLY
synonyms see INTIMIDATE
v.
Pronunciation: ' brau ̇ - ˌ b ē t
Function: transitive verb
Inflected Form: -beat ; -beat · en \ - ' b ē -t ə n \ or -beat ; -beat · ing
Date: 1581
: to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : BULLY
synonyms see INTIMIDATE
Merriam Webster Collegiate English Dictionary. Merriam Webster - Энциклопедический словарь английского языка. 2012