Antonyms for overbear

Grammar : Verb

Spell : oh-ver-bair

Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər

Definition of overbear

Origin : late 14c., "to carry over," from over- + bear (v.). Meaning "to bear down by weight of physical force" is from 1535 (in Coverdale), originally nautical, of an overwhelming wind; figurative sense of "to overcome and repress by power, authority, etc." is from 1560s.

As in pride : verb take pleasure in accomplishment
As in browbeat : verb castigate, nag
As in bully : verb intimidate, push around
As in plume : verb pride
As in preponderate : verb dominate
As in command : verb rule, have power
As in dominate : verb govern, rule
As in domineer : verb oppress; assume authority

Example sentences :

Whatever the reasons for having deserted him he was determined to overbear.
Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever

Calm, cool, firm self-possession seemed to overbear all other feelings.
Extract from : « Blue Lights » by R.M. Ballantyne

There are times when the fiery heart of a man must overbear the cold brain of a soldier.
Extract from : « Sir Nigel » by Arthur Conan Doyle

Does the sublime voice issue only to overbear and reduce him to silence?
Extract from : « Expositor's Bible: The Book of Job » by Robert Watson

The trees are inclined to overbear, in which case the fruits run small.
Extract from : « The Pears of New York » by U. P. Hedrick

Vine variable in vigor, productive, healthy, often inclined to overbear.
Extract from : « The Grapes of New York » by U. P. Hedrick

Was it that in the reserved Spaniard he had encountered a force which he could not overbear?
Extract from : « The Incendiary » by W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy

It is apt to overbear, break in pieces, and become almost worthless.
Extract from : « The Apple » by Various

They are not very large; beautiful in color; have a tendency to overbear and grow in clusters.
Extract from : « The Apple » by Various

For what voices are able to overbear the din with which our theatres resound?
Extract from : « The Works of Horace » by Horace

Synonyms for overbear

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