as in intimidates
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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With a name inspired by unity, strength and joy, Zayu transforms on the pitch as a striker, showcasing exceptional ingenuity and agility that intimidates defenders.—
Michelle Kaufman,
Miami Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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“Browbeats.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/browbeats. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.
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