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browbeat vs blarney

blarney vs browbeat

browbeat is not a noun while blarney is a noun.

browbeat and blarney both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browbeat No No Yes No
blarney Yes No Yes No
As verbs, blarney is a hypernym of browbeat; that is, blarney is a word with a broader meaning than browbeat:
  • browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
  • blarney: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
Other hypernyms of browbeat include cajole, coax, inveigle, palaver, sweet-talk, wheedle.
browbeat (noun) blarney (noun)
flattery designed to gain favor
browbeat (verb) blarney (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
be bossy towards
Difference between browbeat and blarney

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