Overbore: meaning, definitions and examples
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overbore
[ ˈoʊvərˌbɔr ]
past tense usage
Overbore is the past tense of the verb overbear. It means to have overcome or pervaded something with a forceful presence or influence. The term is often used to describe a situation where one force prevails over another, leading to a sense of oppression or dominance. In literature and everyday conversation, it can refer to ideas, emotions, or attitudes that overshadow or overwhelm.
Synonyms
dominated, overcame, overwhelmed
Examples of usage
- He overbore his arguments with sheer volume.
- The negative attitude overbore the team's morale.
- Her confidence overbore my hesitation.
Translations
Translations of the word "overbore" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sobreperfurar
🇮🇳 अधिक ड्रिल करना
🇩🇪 überbohren
🇮🇩 overbore
🇺🇦 перебурити
🇵🇱 przewiercić zbyt głęboko
🇯🇵 オーバーボア
🇫🇷 surpercer
🇪🇸 sobrerentar
🇹🇷 aşırı delmek
🇰🇷 과도하게 드릴하다
🇸🇦 ثقب أكثر من اللازم
🇨🇿 přepilovat
🇸🇰 preboriť
🇨🇳 过度钻孔
🇸🇮 prebiti
🇮🇸 ofurða
🇰🇿 артық бұрғылау
🇬🇪 გადაჭარბებული გაბურღვა
🇦🇿 həddindən artıq deşmək
🇲🇽 sobrerentar
Etymology
The word overbore has its roots in the Old English word 'uberan', which means to bear or carry, combined with the prefix 'over-', indicating excessiveness or surpassing limits. The use of the term dates back to Middle English, where forms like 'overberen' were used. Over time, it evolved into its current form, reflecting its dual heritage of bearing and dominance. It is often found in contexts where strong emotions or forces are discussed, making it a rich word that conveys not just the act of bearing, but doing so in an overpowering manner.