- To attack with blows; hit, beat, or whip. See synonyms at beat.
- To assail verbally.
- To discuss repeatedly or at length; harp on: Don't belabor the point.
belabor
Dictionary:
be·la·bor (bĭ-lā'bər)  |
tr.v., -bored, -bor·ing, -bors.
| Thesaurus: belabor |
| Antonyms: belabor |
v
Definition: criticize
Antonyms: praise
v
Definition: over=elaborate
Antonyms: understate
| WordNet: belabor |
Note: click on a word meaning below to see its connections and related words.
The verb has 3 meanings:
Meaning #1:
to work at or to absurd length
Synonym: belabour
Meaning #2:
attack verbally with harsh criticism
Synonym: belabour
Meaning #3:
beat soundly
Synonym: belabour
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