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browbeat
This term describes a specific type of psychological pressure where the aggressor uses a combination of loudness, arrogance, and persistence to break the will of another person. It differs from simple intimidation in that it implies a repetitive, hammering approach to coercion, often involving a stern or lecturing tone that leaves the victim feeling overwhelmed and powerless.
In professional or legal settings, the word carries a strong negative connotation of abuse of power. It is frequently used to describe the behavior of an overbearing superior or a hostile interrogator who seeks a confession or compliance not through logic, but through sheer verbal aggression.
Meanings
Examples
The manager tried to browbeat the employees into working overtime without pay.
He was browbeaten into signing the confession by the aggressive detectives.
He was browbeaten into signing the confession by the aggressive detectives.
I cannot believe he thinks he can just browbeat everyone in the room.
The dark lord sought to browbeat the villagers into total submission.
She felt the pressure as the lawyers attempted to browbeat her during the cross-examination.
Don't let them browbeat you into a deal that only benefits them.
He has a habit of trying to browbeat his subordinates whenever he is stressed.