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   O·ver·bear·ing

   /ˌōvərˈberiNG/

   

   adjective

   • 1. unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering: "he can't wait to get away from his overbearing parents"

   Derivatives

   • 1. overbearingly adverb
   • 2. overbearingness noun

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   Define overbearing. overbearing synonyms, overbearing pronunciation, overbearing translation, English dictionary definition of overbearing. adj. 1. Domineering in manner; arrogant: an overbearing official. See Synonyms at dictatorial. 2. Overwhelming in power or significance; predominant:...

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   What does the adjective overbearing mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective overbearing , one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryoverbear | Definition and example sentences

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   Examples of how to use “overbear” in a sentence from Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Dictionary Definition of 'overbearing' Excessively controlling or domineering, often in a way that is intimidating or oppressive. "His overbearing personality made it difficult for others to work with him." Detailed Meaning of 'overbearing'

6. www.wordreference.com › definition › overbearingoverbearing - WordReference.com Dictionary of English

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   to bear over or down by weight or force: With his superior strength he easily overbore his opponent in the fight. to overcome or overwhelm: A spirited defense had overborne the enemy attack. to prevail over or overrule (wishes, objections, etc.): She overbore all objections to the new plan. to treat in a domineering way;

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › overbearingnessOVERBEARING Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Overbearing definition: domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant. See examples of OVERBEARING used in a sentence.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › overbearingoverbearing | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   adjective. uk / ˌəʊvəˈbeərɪŋ / us. Add to word list. trying to have too much control over other people: an overbearing mother. (Definition of overbearing from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of overbearing. in Chinese (Traditional) 專橫的, 傲慢的, 盛氣淩人的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 专横的, 傲慢的, 盛气凌人的…