browbeat [verb]
Definition of browbeat:
To intimidate or coerce someone, typically with stern or abusive words.
Synonyms of browbeat:
Opposite/Antonyms of browbeat:
● Support
● Comfort
● Reassure
● Help
● Assist
● Protect
● Defend
● Uplift
● Cheer
● Boost
● Coax
● Praise
Sentence/Example of browbeat:
The lawyer tried to browbeat the witness into changing his testimony.
She refused to be browbeaten by her boss's harsh words.
He would often browbeat his employees, creating a hostile work environment.
The coach was known to browbeat his players, pushing them to their limits.
She was determined not to let anyone browbeat her into making a decision she didn't agree with.
The teacher warned the students not to browbeat each other.
He tried to browbeat the clerk into giving him a discount.
The defendant felt browbeaten by the aggressive questioning.
She stood her ground and didn't let the bully browbeat her.
His attempts to browbeat the committee failed.
The manager was notorious for browbeating his subordinates.
She didn't want to browbeat her children into following her career path.
He was often browbeaten by his peers in school.
The politician tried to browbeat the journalist into dropping the story.
She had a strong will and couldn't be easily browbeaten.
The customer tried to browbeat the cashier over a minor mistake.
He was tired of being browbeaten and decided to speak up.
The coach’s habit of browbeating the players led to many quitting the team.
She was known for her sharp tongue and ability to browbeat anyone who crossed her.
Despite being browbeaten, she remained firm in her beliefs.