overbear

• Verbe signifiant accabler, dominer ou vaincre, en particulier par la force ou l'autorité.

An obsolete verb meaning to bear down upon, overpower, or overwhelm, especially by force or authority.

verbe irrégulier

1. Overcome or overpowerC2formal

   To overcome, dominate, or subdue someone or something by force or authority.

   Dominer ou subjuguer

   • The general's forces overbore the enemy's defenses.
   • Her arguments overbore all objections in the debate.
   • The sheer volume of evidence overbore the jury's doubts.

   Synonymescrushdefeatdominateovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmquellsubduesuppressvanquish

   Antonymessubmitsurrenderyield

2. Bear too much weight or burdenC2formal

   To carry or support an excessive load or responsibility.

   Porter une charge excessive

   • The old bridge overbore the weight of the heavy truck and collapsed.
   • He overbore the stress of his job until he finally burned out.
   • The shelf overbore the stack of books and broke.

   Synonymesburdenencumberoverburdenoverloadsaddlestraintaxweigh down

3. Contract abdominal muscles during childbirthC2formal

   To contract the abdominal muscles voluntarily during the second stage of labor to help deliver the baby.

   Pousser pendant l'accouchement

   • The midwife instructed her to overbear during the next contraction.
   • She learned how to overbear effectively in her birthing class.
   • Overbearing too early can cause unnecessary fatigue during labor.

   Synonymesbear downpush