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  • Etymology - 3 (Symbols and Corruptions)
  • Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the giv...
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Direction: Select the most appropriate option for the given word.

The word 'browbeat' seemingly originated from something connected with

  1. highhandedness

  2. pigheadedness

  3. a swear word

  4. a silent gesture

  5. a street brawl

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Symbolically upbraiding by raising of eyebrows

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