Vocabulary Spotlight
Browbeat
Part of Speech: Verb
Definition: डराना-धमकाना (Daraana-dhamkaana) – To intimidate or bully someone, often through stern looks or words.
Pronunciation
[brow-beet]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Bully – सताना (satana)
Related Words
Threaten – धमकी देना (dhamki dena)
Word Origin
“Browbeat” ka origin 16th century se hua hai, jisme “brow” ka matlab forehead aur “beat” ka matlab pressurize karna hai, aur iska matlab kisi par dabav banana hota hai.
– “Browbeat” originated in the 16th century, combining “brow” (forehead) and “beat” (pressurize) to mean intimidating or pressuring someone.
Word Family
Verb: Browbeat – डराना-धमकाना (daraana-dhamkaana)
Usage Examples
1. Boss ne meeting mein junior ko browbeat kiya.
– The boss browbeat the junior in the meeting.
2. Teacher ne students ko browbeat karke unhe homework complete karwaya.
– The teacher browbeat the students into completing their homework.
Cultural Note
India mein, browbeat karna ya daraana-dhamkaana kisi par apna raaj jamane ke liye use hota hai, par ye approach har jagah appreciate nahi kiya jata.
In Context
“Browbeat” ka use intimidating aur forceful tarike se kisi par dabav banane ke context mein hota hai, jo generally negative maana jata hai.
Vocabulary Challenge
“Browbeat” ka sabse kareeb matlab kya hai?
“Browbeat” shabd ka origin kya hai?