Hello guys. Who can tell me what does the word overbearing mean? And when do we use it. It makes me confused.
Thanks in advance.

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Hi Esraa,

Overbearing = trying to control other people in an unpleasant way.

For example, someone might say "my parents are so overbearing! They are always trying to control what career I should do/telling me that I should get married soon" etc

Jamie (www.italki.com/jamie.teacher)

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Overbearing means a person who dominates people  emotionally.