BROWBEAT


Meaning of BROWBEAT in English

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.