browbeaten

动词 browbeat:

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

形容词 browbeaten:

1. frightened into submission or compliance
   同义词：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.
   对很多看惯撒切尔向她的政敌怒目而视或斥责僚属的英国人来说，她对梅杰的支持迟早都会冷却。
2. I won't be browbeaten into accepting your proposals.
   我不会在威迫之下接受你的提议。
3. The judge browbeat the witness.
   那法官威吓证人。