Belabor

[bɪ'lebə]

Definition

(verb.) attack verbally with harsh criticism; 'She was belabored by her fellow students'.

(verb.) to work at or to absurd length; 'belabor the obvious'.

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Definition

(v. t.) To ply diligently; to work carefully upon.

(v. t.) To beat soundly; to cudgel.

Editor: Orville

Synonyms and Synonymous

v. a. Thump, beat, strike, knock, lay blows upon.

Checker: Nellie