belaboring

verb

Definition of belaboringnext
present participle of belabor
1
as in emphasizing
to speak or write about insistently and usually tiresomely stop belaboring the fact that they're already in debt

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2
as in attacking
to criticize harshly and usually publicly there's no need to belabor other people's flaws when you're hardly perfect yourself

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3
as in licking
to strike repeatedly with a whip he belabored a horse almost to the point of death

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for belaboring
  1. emphasizing
  2. attacking
  3. licking
  4. stressing
  5. pounding
  6. slamming
  7. lashing
  8. criticizing
Verb
  • During the event, Yi clarified to IE that their technology is currently applied to satellite images, emphasizing that while it can be used for all types of images, the quality of results may vary based on the resolution of the source images.
    Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Many organizations choose to steer clear of partisan debates while emphasizing their commitment to core values.
    Melanie Hughes, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of emphasizing
Verb
  • The moves sparked a wave of opprobrium from Egypt, Jordan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which accused Israel of attacking Syria’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
    Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 11 Dec. 2024
  • It was inspired by the Central Park Five, the name given to the Black and Latino teen-agers who in 1989 were wrongly accused of attacking and raping a white woman in Central Park.
    Calvin Tomkins, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of attacking
Verb
  • Robinson again warns her off, firmly telling her no, but Bella continues whimpering, stamping her feet, and—for good measure—licking her lips.
    Joseph Epstein, Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Refrain from licking, picking or biting your lips.
    Maryal Miller Carter, USA TODAY, 7 Dec. 2024
Definition of licking
Verb
  • Tired of stressing about overcooked beef, Kim is hosting Christmas dinner and needs inspiration for the centerpiece dish.
    Bon Appétit, Bon Appétit, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Her mother, Samantha Williams, partially disagrees, stressing the need for caution.
    Nina Totenberg, NPR, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of stressing
Verb
  • But, that reality doesn’t stop the evangelists from pounding their chests and boldly declaring that everything from babies to Roombas should be put on chain.
    Jordan Yallen, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Hike through thrilling jungle terrain, explore a breathtaking network of underground caverns, and rappel down a stunning waterfall with a heart-pounding descent into the Belizean rainforest.
    Patricia Johnson, Travel + Leisure, 8 Dec. 2024
Definition of pounding
Verb
  • The cabinets themselves all come with soft-close doors with magnets, so owners don’t have to worry about them slamming or accidentally opening while hitting bumps on the road.
    Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Hurricane Beryl became the first Category 4 hurricane on record to form in the month of June, slamming into the island of Carriacou in Grenada.
    ISABELLA O’MALLEY AND MARY KATHERINE WILDEMAN THE ASSOCIATED PRESS, arkansasonline.com, 30 Nov. 2024
Definition of slamming
Verb
  • Loyal listeners were sorely disappointed, lashing out at Spotify with memes and mockery.
    Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Anxiously attached individuals may react by lashing out or masking fears with overly positive behaviors, reflecting their struggle between seeking connection and fearing rejection.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of lashing
Verb
  • The words echo Delay, Deny, Defend, the title of a 2010 book criticizing the insurance industry.
    Andrea Marks, Rolling Stone, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Making it in Russia while criticizing Vladimir Putin?
    Steven Zeitchik, The Hollywood Reporter, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of criticizing
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