Overbearing
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overbearing is a verb meaning present participle and gerund of overbear.
Meaning
present participle and gerund of overbear.
More Meanings
- Overly bossy, domineering, arrogant, forceful, intense, or annoying.
Example Sentences
In the same year, 1844, negotiations were begun to strengthen the North Union's position by an amalgamation with the Liverpool & Manchester and Grand Junction companies, but at the eleventh hour the shareholders took exception to the rather overbearing ways of the Grand Junction, and backed out.
Synonyms for overbearing
Depending on context, synonyms include demanding, dictatorial, dominant, haughty, high-handed, domineering.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include domineering, dictatorial, authoritarian, bossy, high-handed, proud.
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