ALL meanings of over-demanding
o·ver-de·mand·ing
O o - verb with object over-demanding to ask for with proper authority; claim as a right: He demanded payment of the debt. 1
- verb with object over-demanding to ask for peremptorily or urgently: He demanded sanctuary. She demanded that we let her in. 1
- verb with object over-demanding to call for or require as just, proper, or necessary: This task demands patience. Justice demands objectivity. 1
- verb with object over-demanding Law. to lay formal legal claim to. to summon, as to court. 1
- verb without object over-demanding to make a demand; inquire; ask. 1
- noun over-demanding the act of demanding. 1
- noun over-demanding something that is demanded. 1
- noun over-demanding an urgent or pressing requirement: demands upon one's time. 1
- noun over-demanding Economics. the desire to purchase, coupled with the power to do so. the quantity of goods that buyers will take at a particular price. 1
- noun over-demanding a requisition; a legal claim: The demands of the client could not be met. 1
- noun over-demanding the state of being wanted or sought for purchase or use: an article in great demand. 1
- noun over-demanding Archaic. inquiry; question. 1
- idioms over-demanding on demand, upon presentation or request for payment: The fee is payable on demand. 1
- adjective over-demanding requiring or claiming more than is generally felt by others to be due: a demanding teacher. 1
- adjective over-demanding calling for intensive effort or attention; taxing: a demanding job. 1