Vocabulary Entry

overbear

|verb • adjective

verb

To overpower or overwhelm someone or something, often with excessive force or weight.

Example Sentences

"The emotion of grief began to overbear him after losing his friend."

"Her concern for the environment can sometimes overbear her other responsibilities."

"The sheer size of the project seemed to overbear the small team."

adjective

Example Sentences

"The overbear responsibilities of the leadership role were too much for her."

"His overbear attitude made it difficult for others to express their opinions."

"The overbear nature of the task left them feeling drained."