BEAR DOWN ON Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the phrase
bear down on.
(exact relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase bear down on. (close relations)
There are 7 hypernyms of the phrase bear down on. (close relations)
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Definition of BEAR DOWN ON
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| bear down | verbv | |||||
verb • exert a force with a heavy weight • contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery • to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle • exert full strength • pay special attention to • exert a force or cause a strain upon | ||||||
| bear down upon | verbv | |||||
verb • sail towards another vessel, of a ship | ||||||
| drag down | ||||||
verb • exert a force with a heavy weight | ||||||
| press down on | verbv | |||||
verb • exert a force with a heavy weight | ||||||
| weigh down | verbv | |||||
verb • be oppressive or disheartening to • exert a force with a heavy weight | ||||||
