overbear

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Synonyms: overhear, overwear, overbar, overbeat, overdear, overgear, overyear, overseer, overhead, overzeal, overseas

Antonyms: overhear, overwear, overbar, overbeat, overdear, overgear, overyear, overseer, overhead, overzeal, overseas

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Verb

1. {{lb|en|obsolete|transitive}} To [[carry]] over. {{defdate|10th|14th c.}}
2. {{lb|en|transitive}} To push through by physical weight or strength; to [[overwhelm]], [[overcome]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
3. {{lb|en|transitive}} To prevail over; to [[dominate]], [[overpower]]; to [[oppress]]. {{defdate|from 16th c.}}
4. {{lb|en|intransitive}} To produce an overabundance of fruit. {{defdate|from 18th c.}}

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