browbeat, v.
(browbeaten, browbeating, browbeats)
freq. cnt. 1
(browbeaten, browbeating, browbeats)
freq. cnt. 1
be bossy towards
<verb.emotion> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
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<verb.emotion> freq. cnt.: 2 freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
ballyrag boss around browbeat bully bullyrag hector push around strong-arm
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discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
<verb.communication>
browbeat bully swagger
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browbeat bully swagger
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