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overbearing

Syllabification: (o·ver·bear·ing)
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Definition of overbearing

adjective

  • unpleasantly or arrogantly domineering:his overbearing, sometimes ruthless desire to succeed

Derivatives

overbearingly

adverb

overbearingness

noun

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