browbeat \ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷\verb Etymology:brow (I) + beat transitive verb : to depress or bear down with haughty stern looks or with arrogant speech : abash or disconcert by impudence or abuse : bully < browbeat witnesses > intransitive verb : to act in an overbearing manner : bully < they fought, bribed, and browbeat in order to achieve their goal > Synonyms:see intimidate