overborn

overborn
v. prevail over, overcome with weight or force; domineer, subdue; outweigh, have greater importance or bearing,o·ver'bear || ‚əʊvə(r)'bɜrɪŋ /'bɜə-

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  • overbear — transitive verb (overbore; overborne; also overborn; bearing) 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 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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