browbeating 1 of 3

adjective

as in bullying

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browbeating

2 of 3

noun

as in coercion

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browbeating

3 of 3

verb

present participle of browbeat
as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats they would often browbeat the younger child until he cried

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Recent Examples of browbeating
Verb
His process of doing so involved disparaging his accusers, browbeating people and institutions that no longer wanted to be associated with him, and refusing to accept a path that precluded a return to being a public figure. — Elizabeth Spiers, Vanity Fair, 29 Apr. 2026 Analysts have suggested a vote from Waller in favor of interest rate cuts, aligning with the president’s browbeating demands for lower borrowing costs—could be seen as a bellwether for his candidacy. — Eva Roytburg, Fortune, 28 Jan. 2026 This might take a series of browbeating prompts, but that’s not a big deal. — Lance Eliot, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for browbeating
  1. bullying
  2. coercion
  3. intimidating
  4. ascetic
  5. pressure
  6. unflinching
  7. intimidation
  8. resolved
Adjective
  • Mourinho stressed the importance of preparing Vinicius emotionally, noting the irony given broader anti-bullying sentiments.
    — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026
  • Investigators are still verifying the suspect’s claim, but regional education officials immediately ordered schools to step up anti-bullying campaigns.
    — Chad de Guzman, Time, 23 June 2026
Definition of bullying
Noun
  • Opponents have branded the bill unsafe and unworkable, citing concerns around potential coercion of vulnerable people and a lack of safeguards for those with disabilities.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Lawmakers, medical colleges and religious leaders raised concerns over coercion, disability rights and uncertain prognoses, while supporters warned the defeat leaves dying patients traveling abroad for assistance under the current law.
    — Pan Pylas, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026
Definition of coercion
Verb
  • For all its intimidating size and appearance, the giant huntsman is reclusive and not considered dangerous to humans.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Sep. 2026
  • For many organizations, personalization sounds intimidating or expensive.
    — Jodi Amendola, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2026
Definition of intimidating
Adjective
  • And there were posters tearing apart his otherworldly self-projection as a fakir, or ascetic, depicting him in his monogrammed suits, designer sunglasses, and aircraft.
    — Asim Ali, Time, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Then, over the following years, came sustainability and strict reuse and ascetic renunciation, and today, finally, its photo series and articles advocated for a mild, slightly quirky anticapitalist metaphysics.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 22 July 2026
Definition of ascetic
Noun
  • Tan pointed to elevated rental, labor and energy costs as pressures on restaurant profitability.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 9 Sep. 2026
  • Flagg came into the league able to handle physicality and pressure.
    — Victor Wembanyama, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
Definition of pressure
Adjective
  • On one hand, that there exists a film about an American war from an outside perspective, which is so unflinching in its portrayal of war crimes, is a refreshing reversal of dominant cinematic narratives.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, IndieWire, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Summers’ depiction of grief, revenge and her implicit critique of true crime media was smart and unflinching.
    — Rebecca Stafford, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of unflinching
Noun
  • But Rybakina showed no intimidation, quickly coming through with a decisive break to clinch the victory after Gauff sent her overhead shot out of bounds, much to the shock of those there to root on the American.
    — Jacob Lev, CNN Money, 11 Sep. 2026
  • Maryland leaders must make clear that brutality and lawless intimidation will not be tolerated.
    — Adam Thompson, CBS News, 10 Sep. 2026
Definition of intimidation
Adjective
  • This view helpfully shows key numbers (such as resolved requests, involvement rate, resolution rate) at the top, along with a funnel that visualizes visualizing how requests are resolved (with AI or humans).
    — Dianna Gunn, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026
  • There's a difference between a closed ticket and a resolved issue.
    — Amit Mathradas, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of resolved

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“Browbeating.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browbeating. Accessed 14 Sep. 2026.

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