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Belabour Definition & Meaning

belabour
verb
  1. to work at or to absurd length; "belabor the obvious"
  2. beat soundly
  3. attack verbally with harsh criticism; "She was belabored by her fellow students"

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Frequently asked questions

What does belabour mean?
to work at or to absurd length; "belabor the obvious" beat soundly attack verbally with harsh criticism; "She was belabored by her fellow students"
What part of speech is belabour?
Belabour is a verb.
How many definitions does belabour have?
Belabour has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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