Definition of Overbearing
Overbearing
o·ver·bear·ing
Definition/Meaning
(adjective)
overly domineering and arrogant in a harsh and unpleasant manner;
e.g. They couldn't stand his overbearing manner any longer, so they decided to ignore him.
(adjective)
overpowering and overwhelming, or dominant, for example the most important or decisive;
e.g. The heat was overbearing and it was giving him a headache. She emphasized the overbearing problem they were facing.
(verb)
overcoming or overwhelming someone/something by physical force or emotional pressure;
e.g. Her persistence will be capable of overbearing his refusal to attend the event.
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