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Etymology

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From overbear (to bear down (on)) +‎ -ing.

Verb

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overbearing

  1. present participle and gerund of overbear

Adjective

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overbearing (comparative more overbearing, superlative most overbearing)

  1. Overly bossy, domineering, or arrogant.

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