BROWBEATING Synonyms

• discouraging through fear

• tending to domineer

• discouraging through fear

• flatten with or as if with a bulldozer

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

• female of domestic cattle:

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

• a large unpleasant woman

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

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

• be bossy towards

• the force applied to a unit area of surface; measured in pascals (SI unit) or in dynes (cgs unit)

• a force that compels

• the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

• the state of demanding notice or attention

• the somatic sensation that results from applying force to an area of skin

• an oppressive condition of physical or mental or social or economic distress

• the pressure exerted by the atmosphere

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

• exert pressure on someone through threats

• a cruel and brutal fellow

• a hired thug

• excellent

• be bossy towards

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

• be bossy towards

• be bossy towards

• female of domestic cattle:

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

• a large unpleasant woman

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

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

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

• be bossy towards

• make timid or fearful

• to compel or deter by or as if by threats

• impelled by physical force especially against resistance

• use force against

• be bossy towards

• use physical force against

• 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

• (British informal) very chic

• 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

• be bossy towards

• be bossy towards