I. ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ noun
Etymology: from gerund of overbear
: the behavior of one that overbears another or an instance of such behavior ; especially : dictatorial or arrogant action or conduct
overbearing and aggression must come to an end — T.E.Goldstein
II. | ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ adjective
Etymology: from present participle of overbear
1.
a. : overpowering , overwhelming
combine to create an overbearing atmosphere — Irish Digest
a grand alliance of European powers against our overbearing greatness — J.H.Plumb
an overbearing preoccupation with economic interest — A.W.Gouldner
b. : decisively important : dominant , preponderating
the overbearing problem of basic American relations with the Soviet Union — T.F.Reynolds
didn't think it was the overbearing consideration here — J.S.Cooper
2. : aggressively haughty : arrogant , domineering
intolerably … overbearing in his manner — J.C.Snaith
Synonyms: see proud