Bear Down — synonyms, definition

1. bear down (Verb)

bear bear down on charge drag down drive force overbear press press down on pressure push shove thrust weigh down

bear down (Verb) — Exert a force with a heavy weight. ex. "The snow bore down on the roof"

bear down (Verb) — Contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery.

bear down (Verb) — To make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle. ex. "he saw Jess bearing down at him with a pitchfork"

bear down (Verb) — (baseball) exert full strength. ex. "The pitcher bore down"

bear down (Verb) — Pay special attention to. ex. "The lectures bore down on the political background"

bear down (Verb) — Exert a force or cause a strain upon. ex. "This tax bears down on the lower middle class"

accent accentuate burden charge compact compress constrict contend contract emphasise emphasize fight press punctuate rush saddle squeeze stress struggle

2. bear down (Adjective)

bear down (Adjective) — With full strength. ex. "his beardown performance in the exhibition game"