What does overpress mean?
Overpress means (transitive) To bear upon (someone or something) with irresistible force; to crush, to overwhelm..
Overpress
Pronunciation varies by accent · verb
Meaning
(transitive) To bear upon (someone or something) with irresistible force; to crush, to overwhelm..
Definitions by Sense
- (transitive) To bear upon (someone or something) with irresistible force; to crush, to overwhelm.
- (transitive) To overcome by importunity.
Example Sentences
Deare heart forbeare to glance thine eye aſide, / VVhat needſt thou vvound vvith cunning vvhen thy might / Is more then my ore-preſt defence can bide?
overpress'd spirits
Synonyms for overpress
Antonyms for overpress
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Word Forms
- overpresses
- overpressing
- overpressed
Usage Notes
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How do you use overpress in a sentence?
Deare heart forbeare to glance thine eye aſide, / VVhat needſt thou vvound vvith cunning vvhen thy might / Is more then my ore-preſt defence can bide?
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