browbeating Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb be bossy towards
    bully; ballyrag; bullyrag; hector; push around; boss around; strong-arm; browbeat.
    • Her big brother always bullied her when she was young
  2. verb discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
    swagger; bully; browbeat.

WordNet


Brow"beat`ing noun
Definitions
  1. The act of bearing down, abashing, or disconcerting, with stern looks, suspercilious manners, or confident assertions.
    The imperious browbeating and scorn of great men. L'Estrange.

Webster 1913