verb
- to overcome by superior force or power; to overwhelm
- to dominate or control in an oppressive manner; to bully
Examples
- The strong current overbears the swimmer’s efforts to reach shore.
- His aggressive personality overbears everyone in the meeting.
- The dictator overbears his citizens with harsh laws.
- She overbears her younger siblings with constant criticism.
- The storm’s fury overbears the small fishing boat.
- His loud voice overbears all other conversation in the room.