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bear down

/b/(@)/r_d/AU/n/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

  1. exert a force with a heavy weight

    verb.contact

    Synonyms bear down on drag down press down on weigh down

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  2. contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

    verb.contact

    Synonyms overbear

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

    verb.competition

    Synonyms charge

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  4. exert full strength

    verb.competition

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  5. pay special attention to

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  6. exert a force or cause a strain upon

    verb.communication

    Source: WordNet 3.0

Nearby words

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