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overbear vs press

press vs overbear

overbear is not a noun while press is a noun.

overbear and press both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
overbear No No Yes No
press Yes No Yes No
As verbs, press is a hypernym of overbear; that is, press is a word with a broader meaning than overbear:
  • overbear: contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
  • press: squeeze or press together
Other hypernyms of overbear include compact, compress, constrict, contract, squeeze.
overbear (noun) press (noun)
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
a weightlift in which the barbell is lifted to shoulder height and then smoothly lifted overhead
any machine that exerts pressure to form or shape or cut materials or extract liquids or compress solids
a machine used for printing
a tall piece of furniture that provides storage space for clothes; has a door and rails or hooks for hanging clothes
clamp to prevent wooden rackets from warping when not in use
the print media responsible for gathering and publishing news in the form of newspapers or magazines
a dense crowd of people
the state of demanding notice or attention
overbear (verb) press (verb)
contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery force or impel in an indicated direction
bear too much ask for or request earnestly
overcome lift weights
exert pressure or force to or upon
place between two surfaces and apply weight or pressure
squeeze or press together
press and smooth with a heated iron
make strenuous pushing movements during birth to expel the baby
press from a plastic
create by pressing
crowd closely
exert oneself continuously, vigorously, or obtrusively to gain an end or engage in a crusade for a certain cause or person; be an advocate for
be urgent
to be oppressive or burdensome
Difference between overbear and press

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