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browbeat

The correct spelling is browbeat.

How to pronounce browbeat

/ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/
verb

IPA: /ˈbɹaʊ.biːt/

Say it like: Bro-wbee-t

The correct spelling is browbeat. To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way. For example: "Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson."

Usage Examples

Though the teacher browbeat all the children, they still acted out during the lesson.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To bully in an intimidating, bossy, or supercilious way.

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