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- [oh-ver-bawr, -bohr]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈbɔr, -ˈboʊr/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [oh-ver-bawr, -bohr]
- /ˌoʊ vərˈbɔr, -ˈboʊr/
Definitions of overbore word
- verb overbore simple past tense of overbear. 1
- verb with object overbore to bear over or down by weight or force: With his superior strength he easily overbore his opponent in the fight. 1
- verb with object overbore to overcome or overwhelm: A spirited defense had overborne the enemy attack. 1
- verb with object overbore to prevail over or overrule (wishes, objections, etc.): She overbore all objections to the new plan. 1
- verb with object overbore to treat in a domineering way; dominate: to overbear one's children with threats of violence. 1
- verb with object overbore Nautical. (of a sailing ship) to have the advantage of (another sailing ship) because of an ability to carry more canvas safely. 1
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Origin of overbore
First appearance:
before 1525 One of the 28% oldest English words
First recorded in 1525-35; over- + bear1
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Parts of speech for Overbore
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
overbore popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
overbore usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for overbore
verb overbore
- castigated — Simple past tense and past participle of castigate.
- nagged — Simple past tense and past participle of nag.
- badgered — any of various burrowing, carnivorous mammals of the family Mustelidae, as Taxidea taxus, of North America, and Meles meles, of Europe and Asia.
- bullied — a blustering, quarrelsome, overbearing person who habitually badgers and intimidates smaller or weaker people.
- coerced — to compel by force, intimidation, or authority, especially without regard for individual desire or volition: They coerced him into signing the document.
Antonyms for overbore
verb overbore
- aided — to provide support for or relief to; help: to aid the homeless victims of the fire.
- assisted — to give support or aid to; help: Please assist him in moving the furniture.
- helped — to give or provide what is necessary to accomplish a task or satisfy a need; contribute strength or means to; render assistance to; cooperate effectively with; aid; assist: He planned to help me with my work. Let me help you with those packages.
- coaxed — to attempt to influence by gentle persuasion, flattery, etc.; cajole: He coaxed her to sing, but she refused.
- complimented — Simple past tense and past participle of compliment.
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