Associations to the word «Browbeat»
Noun
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Wiktionary
BROWBEAT, verb. (transitive) To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.
Dictionary definition
BROWBEAT, verb. Be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young".
BROWBEAT, verb. Discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate.
Wise words
Wisdom does not show itself so much in precept as in life -
in firmness of mind and a mastery of appetite. It teaches us
to do, as well as talk, and to make our words and actions
all of a color.