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overbear
verb over·bear \ˌō-vər-ˈber\
over·bore\-ˈbȯr\over·borne\-ˈbȯrn\ also over·born \-ˈbȯrn\over·bear·ing
Definition of OVERBEAR
transitive verb
1
: to bring down by superior weight or force : overwhelm
2
a : to domineer over b : to surpass in importance or cogency : outweigh
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First Known Use of OVERBEAR
1535
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