Synonyms see intimidate.
(Irregular preterit, past participle: browbeat, browbeaten).
1. To discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate; SYN. bully, swagger. brow-beat.
2. To intimidate or disconcert by a stern manner or arrogant speech; bully.

To rule with insolence or arbitrary sway; to play the master; to be overbearing; to tyrannize; to bluster; to swell with conscious superiority or haughtiness; -- often with 'over'.

Alternate (chiefly British) spelling of tyrannize.

(Alternate spelling: tyrannise).
1. To rule a country as a tyrant; SYN. grind down.
2. To rule or exercise power over (somebody) in a cruel and autocratic manner; SYN. domineer.