browbeaten

Meanings

• Verb

  To intimidate or bully someone into submission.

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Synonyms

bully , cow , domineer , intimidate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with browbeaten
beaten , stolen , given , heaven

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Variants

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browbeat , browbeaten , browbeating , browbeatings , browbeats

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to beat on the forehead' or 'to beat the brow'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'browbeaten' first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

2. The word 'browbeaten' is often used metaphorically to describe situations where one person is dominated or controlled by another.

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Related Concepts

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1. Intimidation: A type of social influence where one person threatens another with harm or negative consequences in order to get what they want.

2. Bullying: A form of aggressive behavior where someone intentionally harms or intimidates another person, typically to establish dominance or control.

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Culture

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The term 'browbeaten' is often used in literary and artistic contexts to describe characters who have been dominated or subjugated by others.

How to Memorize "browbeaten"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize someone repeatedly hitting another person's forehead to intimidate them.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'browbeaten' with the image of a bully intimidating a victim.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'beat on the brow' to help remember the meaning of 'browbeaten'.

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