Word of the day

browbeat

1. intimidate (someone), typically into doing something, with stern or abusive words

“a witness is being browbeaten under cross-examination”

verb

/ˈbraʊˌbit/

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browbeat

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"She feared her boss would browbeat her into accepting the project, which made her _____."

Select three words related to browbeat

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  • coerce
  • support
  • bully
  • frighten
  • encourage
  • praise

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Find a word related to browbeat

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