Main Entry: brow·beat

Pronunciation: \ˈbrau̇-ˌbēt\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): brow·beat; brow·beat·en \-ˈbē-t^ən\ or brow·beat; brow·beat·ing

Date: 1581

: to intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech : bully

synonyms see intimidate