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.