SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
overbearing
adjective
Trying to dominate others in an excessively forceful or arrogant way.
Local English device voice, when available. This is not a recorded dictionary pronunciation.
Excessively domineering
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Usage distinction
Return to topOverbearing criticizes an oppressive manner of asserting control; authoritative can instead be approving.
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See overbearing in use
The overbearing chair interrupted every suggestion that differed from his own.
The overbearing supervisor insists on controlling every minor choice and treats reasonable questions as challenges to his importance.
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