Definition of Overbears

1. Verb. (third-person singular of overbear) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Overbears

1. overbear [v] - See also: overbear

Lexicographical Neighbors of Overbears

overbalanced
overbalances
overbalancing
overbank
overbank flooding
overbanked
overbar
overbarren
overbars
overbattle
overbear
overbearance
overbearing
overbearingly
overbearingness
overbears (current term)
overbeat
overbeaten
overbeating
overbeats
overbed
overbejeweled
overbend
overbending
overbends
overbent
overbet
overbets
overbetted
overbetting

Literary usage of Overbears

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The Works of Jonathan Edwards: With a Memoir of His Life and Character by Jonathan Edwards, Tryon Edwards (1854)
"The ground of the argument manifestly is, that there is no certain connection between the understanding and the will; and therefore that which overbears the ..."

2. Synonyms Discriminated: A Dictionary of Synonymous Words in the English by Charles John Smith (1893)
"That which overbears is inherent weight or power ; that which OVERPOWERS is strength put forth against resisting strength ; that which OVERWHELMS (over, ..."

3. Synonyms Discriminated: A Complete Catalogue of Synonymous Words in the by Charles John Smith (1871)
"That which overbears is inherent weight or ... A domineering manner overbears, Weight of superior argument or superior muscle overpowers. ..."

4. Christian Politics by Ely Bates (1806)
"It overbears all regard to temporal interest. How often will a young man, with the brightest prospect of success before him, be drawn aside by the lure of ..."

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