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browbeaten

UK
/ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/
US
/ˈbraʊˌbitən/

Translations

browbeatenadjective
more browbeaten
Comp.
most browbeaten
Super.
UK
/ˈbraʊˌbiːtən/
US
/ˈbraʊˌbitən/
écraséDans le sens de quelqu’un rendu soumis ou intimidé par des pressions répétées.
The browbeaten employee finally spoke up about the unfair treatment at work.
L’employé écrasé a finalement dénoncé le traitement injuste au travail.
Additional translations
matéPlus rare, avec une nuance de personne vaincue ou soumise par la pression.
Synonyms
intimidated
subdued
oppressed
dominated
cowardly
browbeatverb

browbeaten

Past Simple

browbeat
Past Simple
browbeaten
Past Participle
browbeating
Gerund
UK
/ˈbraʊbiːt/
US
/ˈbraʊˌbit/
intimiderpar des paroles dures ou agressives
The manager tried to browbeat the employees into working overtime without extra pay.
Le directeur a essayé d’intimider les employés pour qu’ils fassent des heures supplémentaires sans rémunération.
Additional translations
brimersurtout au sens de faire pression sur quelqu’un de manière autoritaire ou vexatoire
Synonyms
coerce
bully
threaten
scold
press
harass
intimidate

Definitions

browbeatenadjective
Intimidated or subdued by persistent bullying or pressure.
The browbeaten employee finally spoke up about the unfair treatment at work.
browbeatverb
To intimidate or discourage someone with stern or abusive words.
The manager tried to browbeat the employees into working overtime without extra pay.
To bully or coerce someone into doing or accepting something, especially by using aggressive language or manner.
She refused to be browbeaten into signing the contract.
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