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BROWBEAT Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word browbeat. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeat. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for BROWBEAT

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bully
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

adjective satellite

• excellent

verb

• be bossy towards

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

cow
nounn
noun

• female of domestic cattle:

• mature female of mammals of which the male is called `bull'

• a large unpleasant woman

verb

• subdue, restrain, or overcome by affecting with a feeling of awe; frighten (as with threats)

domineer
verbv
verb

• rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner

hector
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War

verb

• be bossy towards

intimidate
verbv
verb

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

strong-arm
verbv
adjective satellite

• impelled by physical force especially against resistance

verb

• use force against

• be bossy towards

• use physical force against

badger
verb, nounv, n
noun

• sturdy carnivorous burrowing mammal with strong claws; widely distributed in the Northern Hemisphere

• a native or resident of Wisconsin

verb

• annoy persistently

• persuade through constant efforts

coerce
verbv
verb

• to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means

harass
verbv
verb

• annoy continually or chronically

• exhaust by attacking repeatedly

hound
verb, nounv, n
noun

• any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears

• someone who is morally reprehensible

verb

• pursue or chase relentlessly

oppress
verbv
verb

• come down on or keep down by unjust use of one's authority

• cause to suffer

persecute
verbv
verb

• cause to suffer

pressurize
verbv
verb

• increase the pressure on a gas or liquid

• maintain a certain pressure

• increase the pressure in or of

threaten
verbv
verb

• pose a threat to; present a danger to

• to utter intentions of injury or punishment against

• to be a menacing indication of something

torment
verb, nounv, n
noun

• unbearable physical pain

• extreme mental distress

• intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain

• a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

• a severe affliction

• the act of harassing someone

verb

• torment emotionally or mentally

• treat cruelly

• subject to torture

ballyrag
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

bullyrag
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be bossy towards

swagger
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• an itinerant Australian laborer who carries his personal belongings in a bundle as he travels around in search of work

• a proud stiff pompous gait

adjective satellite

• (British informal) very chic

verb

• to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others

• discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate

• act in an arrogant, overly self-assured, or conceited manner

boss around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

push around
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

Best Hypernyms For BROWBEAT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for browbeat, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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blarney cajole coax intimidate inveigle palaver sweet-talk wheedle

Alternatives for BULLY

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