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overbear

/ˌoʊvərˈbeɪər/ verb · British & US
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What does overbear mean?

verb

to dominate or control someone or something too much; to exert too much influence or authority.

Example

"The company's aggressive marketing tactics began to overbear the smaller competitors, forcing them to reevaluate their strategies."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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