BROWBEAT


Meaning of BROWBEAT in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbrau̇-ˌbēt ]

transitive verb

( brow·beat ; brow·beat·en -ˈbē-t ə n ; or -beat ; -beat·ing )

Date: 1581

: to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully

Synonyms: see intimidate

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