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Definition of Overbears
1. overbear [v] - See also: overbear
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overbears
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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