bear down

Verb

Meaning

contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery

exert a force or cause a strain upon

pay special attention to

exert full strength

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

exert a force with a heavy weight

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

charge overbear weigh down bear down on drag down press down on force pressure near press reduce drive labor try defeat
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Antonyms

sentinel breathe relax let go take a breather throw in the towel
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Hypernyms

press charge fight contract stress struggle

Examples

In my case, using what politely might be called "advocacy journalism," I've used reporting as a weapon to affect political situations that bear down on my environment. Hunter S. Thompson

This tax bears down on the lower middle class Source: Internet

The lectures bore down on the political background Source: Internet

The pitcher bore down Source: Internet

he saw Jess charging at him with a pitchfork Source: Internet

The snow bore down on the roof Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

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