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BROWBEATEN Synonyms

There are 16 synonyms of the word browbeaten. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word browbeaten. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for BROWBEATEN

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intimidated
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made timid or fearful as by threats

oppressed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• burdened psychologically or mentally

subdued
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• in a softened tone

• restrained in style or quality

• quieted and brought under control

• not brilliant or glaring

• lacking in light; not bright or harsh

bullied
verb, adjectivev, adj
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

cowed
verbv
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)

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

ballyrag
verbv
verb

• be bossy towards

bullyrag
verb, nounv, n
verb

• be bossy towards

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

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 BROWBEATEN

Here is a list of related hypernyms for browbeaten, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
blarney cajole coax intimidate inveigle palaver sweet-talk wheedle

Alternatives for INTIMIDATED

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