BROWBEAT Synonyms
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeat. (close relations)
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 |