browbeat someone into agreeing
/ˈbraʊ.biːt ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈɪn.tuː əˈɡriː.ɪŋ/
Meaning
This expression means to intimidate, bully, or aggressively pressure someone until they finally agree to do what you want. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the agreement was not voluntary but forced through sheer persistence or aggressive behavior.
Examples
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He tried to browbeat his business partner into agreeing to the risky merger.
He tried to browbeat his business partner into agreeing to the risky merger.
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Don't let them browbeat you into agreeing to a contract you haven't fully read.
Don't let them browbeat you into agreeing to a contract you haven't fully read.
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The manager browbeat the team into agreeing to work over the weekend.
The manager browbeat the team into agreeing to work over the weekend.
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She refused to be browbeaten into agreeing to a settlement that was unfair.
She refused to be browbeaten into agreeing to a settlement that was unfair.
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They essentially browbeat him into agreeing by shouting down all of his objections.
They essentially browbeat him into agreeing by shouting down all of his objections.
Common Mistakes
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✗ She tried to browbeat him to agree.
✓ She tried to browbeat him into agreeing.
The verb 'browbeat' is followed by the preposition 'into' and a gerund (-ing form), not an infinitive verb.
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✗ He blowbeated me into agreeing.
✓ He browbeat me into agreeing.
The correct verb is 'browbeat', and its past tense is also 'browbeat' (or occasionally 'browbeated').
Related Expressions
Practice
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The aggressive tactics were designed to ___ to the unfavorable terms.
💡 Bully or pressure someone to say yes.
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browbeat someone into agreeing
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It is highly unethical to ___ through threats and intimidation.
💡 Force someone's consent through bullying.
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browbeat someone into agreeing