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palaver vs browbeat

browbeat vs palaver

palaver is a noun but browbeat is not a noun.

palaver and browbeat both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
palaver Yes No Yes No
browbeat No No Yes No
As verbs, browbeat is a hyponym of palaver; that is, browbeat is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than palaver:
  • palaver: influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering
  • browbeat: discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
Other hyponyms of palaver include soft-soap, bully, swagger.
palaver (noun) browbeat (noun)
loud and confused and empty talk
flattery intended to persuade
palaver (verb) browbeat (verb)
have a lengthy discussion, usually between people of different backgrounds discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate
influence or urge by gentle urging, caressing, or flattering be bossy towards
speak (about unimportant matters) rapidly and incessantly
Difference between palaver and browbeat

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