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Overbear Definition & Meaning

overbear
verb
  1. overcome; "overbear criticism, protest, or arguments"
  2. bear too much
  3. contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

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Frequently asked questions

What does overbear mean?
overcome; "overbear criticism, protest, or arguments" bear too much contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
What part of speech is overbear?
Overbear is a verb.
How many definitions does overbear have?
Overbear has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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