browbeater

brow·beat

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brou-beet]
- /ˈbraʊˌbit/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brou-beet]
- /ˈbraʊˌbit/

Definitions of browbeater word

verb with object browbeater to intimidate by overbearing looks or words; bully: They browbeat him into agreeing. 1
noun browbeater One who browbeats. 0

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Origin of browbeater

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85; brow + beat

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Parts of speech for Browbeater

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Browbeater

browbeater popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for browbeater

noun browbeater

bulldozer — A bulldozer is a large vehicle with a broad metal blade at the front, which is used for knocking down buildings or moving large amounts of earth.
intimidator — to make timid; fill with fear.
ruffian — a tough, lawless person; roughneck; bully.
tyrant — a sovereign or other ruler who uses power oppressively or unjustly.
harasser — to disturb persistently; torment, as with troubles or cares; bother continually; pester; persecute.

All 6 Synonyms of browbeater