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Belabour (Verb)

To work at or to absurd length; "belabor the obvious".

Verbs of political and social activities and events.

The politician has been on television all week, and is still belabouring the point that she is committed to change.
The teacher belaboured the explanation of the simple math concept until the whole class lost interest.
Rather than giving a brief answer, she chose to belabour the details of her decision-making process.
To belabour the point, they not only sent out surveys but also conducted in-person interviews and phone polls.
While making his presentation, he belaboured the benefits of his plan, but failed to discuss its potential drawbacks.

Attack verbally with harsh criticism; "She was belabored by her fellow students".

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.

The opposing candidate's speech was intended to belabour his opponent's questionable past decisions.
She was belaboured by her fellow students for her sloppy research methods.
He tried to defend himself but the critic's harsh words continued to belabour him on social media.
The team was belaboured by their coach for not meeting the expected targets during the game.
The news presenter refused to belabour the debate on a sensitive issue after several viewers complained.

Beat soundly.

Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.

The boxer was able to belabour his opponent with quick jabs and powerful hooks.
He spent the entire fight belabouring the other fighter with rapid-fire punches.
The reigning champion belaboured the challenger, displaying his dominance in the ring.
She was tired of her husband belabouring the point that she should have taken the other job.
The frustrated coach continued to belabour the rookie player with a barrage of harsh criticism.