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English verb: belabor

1. belabor (social) to work at or to absurd length


SamplesBelabor the obvious.


Synonymsbelabour


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something


Broader (hypernym)work at, work on

2. belabor (communication) attack verbally with harsh criticism


SamplesShe was belabored by her fellow students.


Synonymsbelabour


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)criticise, criticize, knock, pick apart

3. belabor (contact) beat soundly


Synonymsbelabour


Pattern of useSomebody ----s somebody


Broader (hypernym)beat, beat up, work over









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