ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ verb
Etymology: brow (I) + beat
transitive verb
: to depress or bear down with haughty stern looks or with arrogant speech : abash or disconcert by impudence or abuse : bully
browbeat witnesses
intransitive verb
: to act in an overbearing manner : bully
they fought, bribed, and browbeat in order to achieve their goal
Synonyms: see intimidate