Belabor May 2026

(Less common) To hit or beat someone repeatedly.

To harp on a point far longer than necessary. belabor

To assail someone persistently with words or ridicule. How to Use It Correctly (Less common) To hit or beat someone repeatedly

The word is most often used in the idiom or "belabor the obvious" . belabor

"The speaker belabored the issue until the audience lost interest". Key Comparisons Labor vs. Belabor - DAILY WRITING TIPS