browbeats (Meaning)
browbeats
to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech, to frighten by a stern manner or threatening speech
Synonyms & Antonyms of browbeats
Synonyms:
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- bludgeons
- unmans
- forces
- alarums
- blackjacks
- distresses
- dragoons
- hounds
- disturbs
- perturbs
- spooks
- disquiets
- badgers
- ballyrags
- discomposes
- pressures
- terrorizes
- presses
- trash-talks
- constrains
- compels
- menaces
- disconcerts
- alarms
- pushes around
- horrifies
- demoralizes
- upsets
- terrifies
- affrights
- unnerves
- obliges
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
browbeats Sentence Examples
- The oppressive supervisor browbeats his subordinates into submission.
- The domineering coach browbeats his athletes into performing at their limits.
- The overbearing parent browbeats their child into obeying them without question.
- The intimidating bully browbeats his victims into a state of terror.
- The condescending boss browbeats his employees to make them feel inferior.
- The manipulative politician browbeats his constituents into supporting his agenda.
- The aggressive salesperson browbeats potential customers into making a purchase.
- The authoritarian teacher browbeats his students into conforming to his rigid expectations.
- The abusive partner browbeats their victim into submission and isolation.
- The ruthless dictator browbeats his people into silence and oppression.
FAQs About the word browbeats
to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech, to frighten by a stern manner or threatening speech
strong-arms,intimidates, bullies, startles, hectors, cows, bogarts, bullyrags, coerces, bulldozes
consoles, soothes, comforts, encourages,reassures, cheers,convinces, solaces, persuades, steels
The oppressive supervisor browbeats his subordinates into submission.
The domineering coach browbeats his athletes into performing at their limits.
The overbearing parent browbeats their child into obeying them without question.
The intimidating bully browbeats his victims into a state of terror.