Synonyms for overbear

Most common

overcome · overwhelm · oppress · overpower · bear down · exceed · bully · excel

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To push through by physical weight or strength; to overwhelm, overcome.

Related words

Word family

overbearing

Example sentences

• overcome We helped each other to overcome the difficulties.
• overwhelm Do you find first dates enjoyable or do they overwhelm you?
• oppress Islam doesn't give men the right to oppress women.
• overpower Layla knew that she couldn't physically overpower Sami.
• exceed Nothing can exceed the speed of light in a vacuum.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

3 letters

top¹

5 letters

bully², excel²

6 letters

exceed², subdue²

7 letters

oppress²

8 letters

overcome³

9 letters

overwhelm³, overpower⁴, subjugate³

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (bully² = 2 syllables).