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Synonyms for overbearing
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : oh-ver-bair-ing |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ |
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Définition of overbearing
Origin :- figurative present participle adjective from overbear (v.) in its sense "to bear down."
- adj arrogant, domineering
- We never could get along together at all, because he is so high-strung and overbearing.
- Extract from : « The Little Colonel » by Annie Fellows Johnston
- There was something so ruthless in the boy, so overbearing and heartless.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- That was because he found his overbearing tactics did not work.
- Extract from : « One Day's Courtship » by Robert Barr
- His manner, where he wished to conciliate, was pleasing; but to me it was overbearing and unpleasant.
- Extract from : « Wilfrid Cumbermede » by George MacDonald
- He was brutal and overbearing with the workmen, but humble in the presence of his superiors.
- Extract from : « A Zola Dictionary » by J. G. Patterson
- He is arrogant and overbearing, and, at the same time, shallow and foolish.
- Extract from : « The Cat of Bubastes » by G. A. Henty
- Muy bien,” said the overbearing Grande, “and where is your padron?
- Extract from : « Hidden Water » by Dane Coolidge
- It was not worth while having a row with men who were so overbearing.
- Extract from : « Victory » by Joseph Conrad
- Importunate seems to be used here in the sense of oppressive or overbearing.
- Extract from : « Shakespeare Jest-Books; » by Unknown
- He had an abominable temper, and a haughty, overbearing manner.
- Extract from : « The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion, Volume 1 » by John Charles Dent
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