browbeat

browbeat has 4 senses in the JumbleFix dictionary. Letters: 8.

Definitions

• imp.. of Browbeat
• v. t.. To depress or bear down with haughty, stern looks, or with arrogant speech and dogmatic assertions; to abash or disconcert by impudent or abusive words or looks; to bully; as, to browbeat witnesses.
• v.. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
• v.. be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"