browbeating (Meaning)

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browbeating (p. pr. & vb. n.)

of Browbeat

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browbeating (n.)

The act of bearing down, abashing, or disconcerting, with stern looks, supercilious manners, or confident assertions.

browbeating Sentence Examples

  1. The manager resorted to browbeating tactics to coerce the team into working overtime.
  2. Despite his gentle demeanor, he was capable of browbeating his opponents into submission during debates.
  3. The politician's speeches were marked by their tendency to browbeat the opposition rather than engage in constructive dialogue.
  4. She endured constant browbeating from her parents about her career choices.
  5. The teacher's browbeating approach towards the students only served to demoralize them.
  6. The boss's browbeating management style created a toxic work environment.
  7. His browbeating of the employees led to a high turnover rate within the company.
  8. The coach believed in motivating his players through encouragement rather than browbeating them.
  9. The journalist faced intense browbeating from government officials when pursuing sensitive topics.
  10. Instead of offering guidance, the supervisor resorted to browbeating whenever mistakes were made by the team.

FAQs About the word browbeating

of Browbeat, The act of bearing down, abashing, or disconcerting, with stern looks, supercilious manners, or confident assertions.

resolved, obstinate, ascetic, steadfast, monkish, unflinching,bullying, demanding, determined, unbending

indulgent, patient, easygoing, kind, lenient, easy, tolerant, forbearing, easygoing, lenient

The manager resorted to browbeating tactics to coerce the team into working overtime.

Despite his gentle demeanor, he was capable of browbeating his opponents into submission during debates.

The politician's speeches were marked by their tendency to browbeat the opposition rather than engage in constructive dialogue.

She endured constant browbeating from her parents about her career choices.