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overbearing

American  
[oh-ver-bair-ing] / ˌoʊ vərˈbɛər ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. domineering; dictatorial; haughtily or rudely arrogant.

  2. of overwhelming or critical importance.

overbearing British  
/ ˌəʊvəˈbɛərɪŋ /

adjective

  1. domineering or dictatorial in manner or action

  2. of particular or overriding importance or significance

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Other Word Forms

  • overbearingly adverb
  • overbearingness noun

Etymology

Origin of overbearing

First recorded in 1590–1600; overbear + -ing 2

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