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Definition of: overbear
(ō′vər·bâr′) v. ·bore, ·borne, ·bear·ing v.t.
1. To crush or bear down by physical weight or force.
2. To prevail over; domineer.
—v.i.
3. To bear too much fruit; be too fruitful. See synonyms under SUBDUE.
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