Synonyms for overbear
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : oh-ver-bair |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər |
Top 10 synonyms for overbear Other synonyms for the word overbear
- administer
- be in the saddle
- be proud
- bend
- bludgeon
- bluster
- boast
- boss
- boss around
- brag
- buffalo
- bulldoze
- call the shots
- charge
- check
- coach
- command
- compel
- conduct
- conquer
- constrain
- control
- cow
- crow
- curb
- despotize
- detract from
- dictate
- direct
- domineer
- dragoon
- eclipse
- enforce
- exact
- exercise power
- exult
- felicitate
- flatter oneself
- force
- frighten
- gasconade
- glory in
- govern
- guide
- handle
- have authority
- have one's way
- have upper hand
- head
- henpeck
- hinder
- hold head high
- hold office
- hold sway over
- in the driver's seat
- influence
- keep under thumb
- kick around
- lay down the law
- lead
- lead by the nose
- lean on
- lord it over
- manage
- menace
- monopolize
- officiate
- oppress
- outshine
- overawe
- overbear
- override
- overrule
- overshadow
- persecute
- pique
- play first fiddle
- plume
- prance
- predominate
- preen
- preponderate
- prescribe
- preside over
- presume
- prevail
- prevail over
- puff up
- push
- push the buttons
- put heat on
- put the chill on
- put through the wringer
- regulate
- reign
- reign over
- reign supreme
- repress
- restrain
- revel in
- ride roughshod
- rule
- rule the roost
- run
- run the show
- run things
- showboat
- sit on top of
- stop
- strut
- subdue
- subject
- subjugate
- superabound
- superintend
- supervise
- swagger
- sway
- swell
- take over
- terrorize
- threaten
- throw weight around
- torment
- torture
- turn on the heat
- tyrannize
- vaunt
- walk heavy
- wield
Définition 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
- 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
Antonyms for overbear
- abandon
- advance
- aid
- alleviate
- allow
- assist
- be below
- be modest
- boost
- coax
- compliment
- comply
- consent
- contradict
- countermand
- delight
- deprecate
- encourage
- fall behind
- follow
- free
- give up
- go along
- help
- humble
- leave
- leave alone
- let go
- liberate
- lose
- make happy
- mismanage
- neglect
- obey
- oppose
- permit
- please
- praise
- recall
- release
- relieve
- retreat
- reverse
- revoke
- serve
- start
- submit
- surrender
- yield
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