verb
- attacking someone or something repeatedly with blows
- criticizing or discussing something excessively or at tedious length
Usage: present participle of belabour
Usage: present participle of belabour
Examples
- The angry mob was belabouring the thief with sticks.
- He kept belabouring his opponent with harsh criticism.
- Stop belabouring the point – we understand your argument.
- The editorial was belabouring the same tired complaints.
- She was belabouring the issue long after everyone had moved on.
- The protesters were belabouring the police barriers with their fists.