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Overbear

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Verb (used with object)

to bear over or down by weight or force
With his superior strength he easily overbore his opponent in the fight.
to overcome or overwhelm
A spirited defense had overborne the enemy attack.
to prevail over or overrule (wishes, objections, etc.)
She overbore all objections to the new plan.
to treat in a domineering way; dominate
to overbear one's children with threats of violence.
Nautical . (of a sailing ship) to have the advantage of (another sailing ship) because of an ability to carry more canvas safely.

Verb (used without object)

to produce fruit or progeny so abundantly as to impair the health.

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