Synonyms of bear (down on)

bear (down on) 1 of 2

verb

as in to weigh (on or upon)

to push steadily against with some force

you need to bear down on that cap a bit to get it to latch tightly

Synonyms & Similar Words

• weigh (on or upon)
• press
• shove
• compress
• depress
• lean (on or against)
• force
• punch
• squeeze
• compel
• muscle
• pressure
• squash
• thrust
• mash
• squish
• squoosh
• stuff
• compact
• propel
• wedge
• contract
• drive
• pack
• jam
• constrict
• condense
• crush
• wring
• scrunch
• cram
• jam-pack

bear down on

2 of 2

phrase

as in highlight

to indicate the importance of by centering attention on

Our manager bore down on the need to meet upcoming deadlines.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• highlight
• stress
• emphasize
• feature
• point (up)
• accent
• play up
• identify
• make much of
• foreground
• punctuate
• focus
• illuminate
• press
• accentuate
• promote
• pinpoint
• advertise
• spotlight
• publicize
• plug
• boost
• overplay

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• tone (down)
• play down
• understate
• minimize
• underemphasize
• discount
• de-emphasize
• belittle
• disparage