overbear

Example Sentences

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I know that it is easy to overbear a person’s mind if you continuously barrage them with questions and accuse them.

From New York Times • Nov. 25, 2011

But just because Karl Malden won't be brought to overbear on this doesn't mean Amex considers it unimportant.

From Time Magazine Archive

Or doing what may I have might such toil to overbear?'

From The Æneids of Virgil Done into English Verse by Morris, William

The vines are doubtfully hardy and in many parts of the North must have winter protection; they are not vigorous and are inclined to overbear, to remedy which they must have close pruning.

From Manual of American Grape-Growing by Hedrick, U. P.

Nordheim, however, who was attracted by the boldness of the scheme, contrived to overbear all opposition and to have his own way.

From The Alpine Fay A Romance by Elisabeth Buerstenbinder (AKA E. Werner)