as in browbeating
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as in intimidating
to make timid or fearful by or as if by threats
the judge warned the attorney that hectoring the witness with aggressive questioning would not be allowed
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Verb
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This new era of AI can feel intimidating for the limited, human life forms that created it.—
Marc Zao-Sanders,
Harvard Business Review,
17 Dec. 2024 -
Only six years older than Crystal, the comedian still found Scorsese intimidating.—
Lester Fabian Brathwaite,
EW.com,
16 Dec. 2024
Noun
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The series has several topical themes, including religious bigotry, opposing political views and bullying.—
Aramide Tinubu,
Variety,
6 Feb. 2025
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Mexico and Canada are hardly the only instances where Trump’s bullying tactics have gotten the other side to back down.—
Daniel DePetris,
Chicago Tribune,
6 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Furthermore, situations like setting up a new home, buying another wardrobe, or the sight of a fire truck can all trigger an onslaught of memories and emotion down the line.—
Christina Pérez,
Vogue,
29 Jan. 2025
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One potential problem for such an onslaught is that the senators most likely to oppose Gabbard may not be as vulnerable to attacks from their right flank.—
Brett Samuels,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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As Elon Musk and his people weave their way through federal agencies, security experts warn that the team's wide-reaching access poses unprecedented risks — including potential data leaks, insider threats, and violations of federal security protocols.—
Sam Sabin,
Axios,
11 Feb. 2025
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Court records are replete with judges sentencing people convicted of unquestionably violent crimes to decades in prison while proclaiming that the person before them is heartless, irredeemable, and will forever be a threat to society.—
Steve Zeidman,
New York Daily News,
11 Feb. 2025
Noun
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The announcement left the basketball world reeling, as the magnitude of the swap sent social media into a frenzy, with reactions ranging from disbelief to heated debate.—
David Faris,
Newsweek,
2 Feb. 2025
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Both stocks in recent months finally eclipsed their prior frothy record high set in the frenzy of the 2021 rally in unprofitable tech.—
Michael Santoli,
CNBC,
1 Feb. 2025
Noun
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Democrats sounded the alarm over the memo, raising questions over its legality while tanking a vote to sanction the International Criminal Court in revolt.—
The Hill Staff,
The Hill,
29 Jan. 2025
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The document appears to be prosecutors' notes prepared for a trial before Roman officials on the eve of the Bar Kokhba revolt—a major Jewish uprising against Roman rule that took place between A.D. 132–136.—
Thomas G. Moukawsher,
Newsweek,
29 Jan. 2025
Noun
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Despite its cheerful colors, the painting suggests violence and upheaval.—
Alex Greenberger,
ARTnews.com,
4 Feb. 2025
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The 68-page report names the woman identified as Jane Doe, whose allegations about Bickle were made public in October 2023, causing upheaval in the 24/7 global prayer movement and inspiring other women to come forward.—
Judy L. Thomas,
Kansas City Star,
4 Feb. 2025
Noun
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In Gaza, Palestinians have expressed outrage over the threat Trump's plan poses to the future recognition of Palestinian statehood.—
Chantal Da Silva,
NBC News,
6 Feb. 2025
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The revelation fueled further outrage in the crypto industry, where leaders saw the debanking trend as part of a broader campaign to stifle the sector's growth.—
Nina Bambysheva,
Forbes,
5 Feb. 2025
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“Hectoring.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hectoring. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.
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