belabour
verbHow many syllables in belabour?
There are 3 syllables in the word belabour.How to pronounce belabour:
Definition of belabour:
- belabour (verb):
- to attack verbally or physically
- verb. to work at or to absurd length.
Synonyms for belabour:
batter
beat
beat or knock seven bells out of
belabor
belt
clobber
cudgel
deck
drub
flog
hit
knock
lambast(e)
lay one on
pound
punch
strike
thrash
thwack
tonk
whip
work at
Antonyms for belabour:
adorn
aid
approve
assist
be still
beautify
build
compliment
construct
create
cure
decorate
decrease
defend
encourage
endorse
exonerate
fail
fix
flatter
give up
heal
help
laud
let go
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