Overbear
(verb)
- To dominate or overpower someone or something.
- To suppress or crush someone or something with authority or force.
Origin:
Overbear is derived from the prefix "over-" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "bear" meaning "to carry" or "to support".
Examples:
- His overbearing manner made it difficult for others to express their opinions.
- She was overborne by the weight of responsibility.
- The overbearing manager was eventually fired for his behavior.
- He felt overborne by the constant pressure to succeed.
- The overbearing heat made it difficult to focus on work.