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inveigle vs browbeat

browbeat vs inveigle

inveigle and browbeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
inveigle No No Yes No
browbeat No No Yes No
As verbs, browbeat is a hyponym of inveigle; that is, browbeat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than inveigle:
  • inveigle: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Other hyponyms of inveigle include soft-soap, bully, swagger.
inveigle (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 inveigle and browbeat

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