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Synonyms for browbeat

Verb

1. strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around, intimidate
usage: be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
2. browbeat, bully, swagger, wheedle, cajole, palaver, blarney, coax, sweet-talk, inveigle
usage: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
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