overbear vs compact

compact vs overbear

overbear is not a noun while compact is a noun.

overbear is not an adjective while compact is an adjective.

overbear and compact both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
overbear	No	No	Yes	No
compact	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As verbs, compact is a hypernym of overbear; that is, compact is a word with a broader meaning than overbear:

overbear: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
compact: squeeze or press together

Other hypernyms of overbear include compress, constrict, contract, press, squeeze.

overbear (noun)	compact (noun)
	a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
	a small and economical car
	a signed written agreement between two or more parties (nations) to perform some action

overbear (adjective)	compact (adjective)
	closely and firmly united or packed together
	briefly giving the gist of something
	having a short and solid form or stature

overbear (verb)	compact (verb)
contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery	squeeze or press together
bear too much	compress into a wad
overcome	make more compact by or as if by pressing
	have the property of being packable or of compacting easily

Difference between overbear and compact

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