browbeat

intimidate, cow, bulldoze, bully, browbeat mean to frighten into submission.

intimidate implies inducing fear or a sense of inferiority into another.

cow implies reduction to a state where the spirit is broken or all courage is lost.

bulldoze implies an intimidating or an overcoming of resistance usually by urgings, demands, or threats.

bully implies intimidation through threats, insults, or aggressive behavior.

browbeat implies a cowing through arrogant, scornful, or contemptuous treatment.