overbear

/ˈoʊvərˌbɛər/
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Other forms: overbearing; overborne; overbore; overbears

Definitions of overbear
  1. verb
    bear too much
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    type of:
    bear, turn out
    bring forth, "The apple tree bore delicious apples this year"
  2. verb
    contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
    synonyms: bear down
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    type of:
    compact, compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze
    squeeze or press together
  3. verb
    overcome
    “overbear criticism, protest, or arguments”
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    type of:
    dominate
    be in control
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