動詞 browbeat:

1. be bossy towards
   同義詞：strong-arm, bully, browbeat, bullyrag, ballyrag, boss around, hector, push around
2. discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
   同義詞：browbeat, bully, swagger

形容詞 browbeaten:

1. frightened into submission or compliance
   同義詞：bullied, cowed, hangdog, intimidated

1. For many Britons accustomed to watching Thatcher browbeat enemies and dress down aides, it seemed like only a matter of time before her support for Major would cool.
   對很多看慣撒切爾向她的政敵怒目而視或斥責僚屬的英國人來說，她對梅杰的支持遲早都會冷卻。
2. I won't be browbeaten into accepting your proposals.
   我不會在威迫之下接受你的提議。
3. The judge browbeat the witness.
   那法官威嚇證人。