Main Entry: over·bear

Pronunciation: \ˌō-vər-ˈber\

Function: transitive verb

Inflected Form(s): over·bore \-ˈbȯr\; over·borne \-ˈbȯrn\ also over·born \-ˈbȯrn\; over·bear·ing

Date: 1535

1 : to bring down by superior weight or force : overwhelm
2 a : to domineer over b : to surpass in importance or cogency : outweigh