1. to overcome by superior force or power; to overwhelm
2. to dominate or control in an oppressive manner; to bully

Examples

• The strong current overbears the swimmer’s efforts to reach shore.
• His aggressive personality overbears everyone in the meeting.
• The dictator overbears his citizens with harsh laws.
• She overbears her younger siblings with constant criticism.
• The storm’s fury overbears the small fishing boat.
• His loud voice overbears all other conversation in the room.