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
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Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- constrains
- unmans
- disturbs
- unnerves
- obliges
- disconcerts
- alarums
- compels
- upsets
- forces
- badgers
- demoralizes
- terrifies
- alarms
- discomposes
- menaces
- dragoons
- disquiets
- horrifies
- perturbs
- pushes around
- blackjacks
- distresses
- hounds
- affrights
- ballyrags
- trash-talks
- presses
- pressures
- bludgeons
- spooks
- terrorizes
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
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
bullies, strong-arms,intimidates, bulldozes, bullyrags, startles, blusters, shocks, cows, bogarts
soothes,reassures, consoles, encourages, comforts, cheers, persuades, emboldens, solaces,convinces
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.
