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browbeat vs inveigle

inveigle vs browbeat

browbeat and inveigle both are verbs.

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

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