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browbeat vs domineer

domineer vs browbeat

browbeat and domineer both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
browbeat No No Yes No
domineer No No Yes No
As verbs, domineer is a hyponym of browbeat; that is, domineer is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than browbeat:
  • browbeat: be bossy towards
  • domineer: rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
Other hyponyms of browbeat include tyrannise, tyrannize.
browbeat (verb) domineer (verb)
discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner
be bossy towards
Difference between browbeat and domineer

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