overbearing
[ oh-ver-bair-ing ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ /
adjective
domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.
of overwhelming or critical importance.
OTHER WORDS FROM overbearing
o·ver·bear·ing·ly, adverb o·ver·bear·ing·ness, nounWords nearby overbearing
overattentive,
overawe,
overbalance,
overbank,
overbear,
overbearing,
overbid,
overbite,
overblouse,
overblow,
overblown
Definition for overbearing (2 of 2)
overbear
[ oh-ver-bair ]
/ ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər /
verb (used with object), o·ver·bore, o·ver·borne, o·ver·bear·ing.
to bear over or down by weight or force: With his superior strength he easily overbore his opponent in the fight.
to overcome or overwhelm: A spirited defense had overborne the enemy attack.
to prevail over or overrule (wishes, objections, etc.): She overbore all objections to the new plan.
to treat in a domineering way; dominate: to overbear one's children with threats of violence.
Nautical.
(of a sailing ship) to have the advantage of (another sailing ship) because of an ability to carry more canvas safely.
verb (used without object), o·ver·bore, o·ver·borne, o·ver·bear·ing.
to produce fruit or progeny so abundantly as to impair the health.
OTHER WORDS FROM overbear
o·ver·bear·er, nounExample sentences from the Web for overbearing
British Dictionary definitions for overbearing (1 of 2)
overbearing
/ (ˌəʊvəˈbɛərɪŋ) /
adjective
domineering or dictatorial in manner or action
of particular or overriding importance or significance
Derived forms of overbearing
overbearingly, adverbBritish Dictionary definitions for overbearing (2 of 2)
overbear
/ (ˌəʊvəˈbɛə) /
verb -bears, -bearing, -bore or -borne
(tr)
to dominate or overcome
to overbear objections
(tr)
to press or bear down with weight or physical force
to produce or bear (fruit, progeny, etc) excessively