overbearing
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In most of these, we can see the mother-son dynamic, however frustrating or overbearing or dysfunctional, play out.
From Salon • Jun. 4, 2026
Acting with authority can come across — at least to some observers — as overbearing.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026
The sparks between them are obvious, and Appa, the soul of indiscretion, can’t help meddling in his overbearing way.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 27, 2026
Compared to the overbearing shelter system, which broke up friends, mandated sobriety, lacked privacy, prohibited pets, and offered insufficient storage, Gil wanted to have a light touch.
From Slate • Mar. 25, 2026
Yossarian was stunned by their overbearing vigor and zeal, by their practical, direct efficiency.
From "Catch-22" by Joseph Heller
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The Federalist Papers, No. 10 by James Madison
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