Definitions for "Browbeat"
Keywords:  haughty, bully, stern, impudent, abash
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.
be bossy towards; "Her big brother always bullied her when she was young"
v. To overwhelm, or attempt to do so, by stern, haughty, or rude address or manner.
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate