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Meaning of browbeaten
The primary meaning of the word "browbeaten" is to be intimidated or coerced into doing something.
Etymology of browbeaten
The word "browbeaten" originated in the 15th century, from the verb "browbeat", which is a combination of "brow" (the upper part of the face, including the forehead and eyebrows) and "beat" (to strike or defeat).
Historically, the phrase "to beat someone down" meant to strike them down or defeat them, and "browbeat" was used to describe the act of intimidating or coercing someone through aggressive or bullying behavior.
Synonyms
intimidated
bullied
coerced
threatened
cowed
subdued
dominated
oppressed
tyrannized
harassed
menaced
daunted
discouraged
disheartened
demoralized
depressed
dejected
despairing
hopeless
helpless
powerless
weak
feeble
fragile
vulnerable
susceptible
impressionable
suggestible
pliable
malleable
tractable
obedient
compliant
submissive
servile
slavish
abject
groveling
cringing
fawning
sycophantic
obsequious
deferential
respectful
awed
frightened
terrified
petrified
alarmed
anxious
apprehensive
fearful
afraid
nervous
high-strung
jittery
on edge
tense
strained
stressed
overwhelmed
overpowered
overawed
overborne
crushed
defeated
vanquished
conquered
subjugated
enslaved
enthralled
captivated
spellbound
mesmerized
hypnotized
bewitched
enchanted
beguiled
deceived
duped
deluded
misled
fooled
tricked
swindled
cheated
defrauded
exploited
abused
mistreated
maltreated
ill-treated
misused
taken advantage of
manipulated
used
utilized
instrumentalized
objectified
commodified
degraded
demeaned
humiliated
mortified
embarrassed
ashamed
humbled
abashed
chastened
rebuked
reproved
scolded
admonished
warned
cautioned
alerted
notified
informed
enlightened
aware
cognizant
knowledgeable
perceptive
discerning
astute
sharp
keen
sensitive
perceptive
intuitive
instinctive
insightful
wise
prudent
judicious
discreet
circumspect
cautious
careful
vigilant
watchful
attentive
observant
mindful
heedful
considerate
thoughtful
reflective
contemplative
meditative
pensive
brooding
melancholic
somber
gloomy
dismal
dreary
depressing
disheartening
discouraging
uninviting
unappealing
unsatisfying
unfulfilling
disappointing
disconcerting
unsettling
disturbing
troubling
worrisome
distressing
alarming
frightening
terrifying
horrifying
appalling
shocking
stunning
staggering
astounding
bewildering
perplexing
puzzling
confusing
baffling
enigmatic
mysterious
obscure
ambiguous
vague
unclear
indefinite
indistinct
indeterminate
uncertain
unsure
doubtful
skeptical
incredulous
disbelieving
unbelieving
faithless
distrustful
suspicious
mistrustful
apprehensive
fearful
afraid
nervous
anxious
tense
high-strung
jittery
on edge
strained
stressed
overwhelmed
overpowered
overawed
overborne
crushed
defeated
vanquished
conquered
subjugated
enslaved
enthralled
captivated
spellbound
mesmerized
hypnotized
bewitched
enchanted
beguiled
deceived
duped
deluded
misled
fooled
tricked
swindled
cheated
defrauded
exploited
abused
mistreated
maltreated
ill-treated
misused
taken advantage of
manipulated
used
utilized
instrumentalized
objectified
commodified
Definitions
- Past participle of the verb "browbeat", which means to intimidate or coerce someone into doing something, often through aggressive or bullying behavior.
- * A person who is browbeaten is often made to feel inferior, powerless, or vulnerable, and may be forced to submit to the will of someone else.
Usage Examples
- The employee felt browbeaten by her boss and was afraid to speak up in meetings.
- * The child was browbeaten by his parents into practicing the piano for hours every day.
- * The politician was accused of browbeating her opponents into submission during the debate.