tr.v. be·la·bored, be·la·bor·ing, be·la·bors 1. To talk or write about at length or excessively; harp on: Don't belabor the point. 2. To assail verbally: "He ... belabored the new president for speedy military action against secession" (William Marvel). 3. To attack with blows; hit, beat, or whip. |
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