Meaning of belabor in English

1. Pronunciation

   /bəˈleɪbər/

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1. Verb

   belabor

   Etymology

   late Middle English: from be- + the verb labor

   Definitions

   1. to work at or to absurd length

   Examples

   • « belabor the obvious »
2. 2. attack verbally with harsh criticism

   Examples

   • « She was belabored by her fellow students »
3. 3. beat soundly