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coax vs browbeat

browbeat vs coax

coax is a noun but browbeat is not a noun.

coax and browbeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
coax Yes No Yes No
browbeat No No Yes No
As verbs, browbeat is a hyponym of coax; that is, browbeat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than coax:
  • coax: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Other hyponyms of coax include soft-soap, bully, swagger.
coax (noun) browbeat (noun)
a transmission line for high-frequency signals
coax (verb) browbeat (verb)
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
be bossy towards
Difference between coax and browbeat

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