verb
- to intimidate or bully someone with stern looks and harsh words
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘browbeat’
Examples
- The boss browbeats his employees into working overtime.
- She browbeats her younger brother whenever their parents aren’t around.
- The lawyer browbeats witnesses during cross-examination.
- He browbeats anyone who disagrees with his opinions.
- The coach browbeats players who make mistakes during practice.
- She refuses to let anyone browbeat her into changing her mind.