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Webster 1913 Edition

Browbeating

Brow′beatˊing

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Noun.
The act of bearing down, abashing, or disconcerting, with stern looks, supercilious manners, or confident assertions.
The imperious
browbeatings
and scorn of great men.
L’Estrange.

Webster 1828 Edition

Browbeating

BROW'BEATING

,
ppr.
Overbearing with severe brows, stern looks, or positive assertions.

BROW'BEATING

,
Noun.
A bearing down with stern looks, supercilious manners, or confident assertions.

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