bearing (down) (Meaning)
bearing (down)
to press or weigh down, to contract the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm during childbirth, to weigh heavily on, to make an all-out effort, to exert full strength and concentrated attention, emphasize, overcome, overwhelm, overwhelm, overcome
Synonyms & Antonyms of bearing (down)
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bearing (down) Sentence Examples
- The intense pain of labor was bearing down on her with full force.
- The weight of the heavy box was bearing down on his shoulder, threatening to crush it.
- The oppressive heat was bearing down on the city, suffocating its inhabitants.
- The burden of responsibility was bearing down on his young shoulders, making them tremble.
- The oncoming storm was bearing down on the coast, its winds howling ferociously.
- The financial crisis was bearing down on businesses, forcing them to close their doors.
- The illness was bearing down on him, weakening his body and draining his spirit.
- The consequences of his reckless actions were bearing down on him, threatening to ruin his life.
- The relentless pressure of deadlines was bearing down on him, causing him to lose focus.
- The angry mob was bearing down on the politician, their voices raised in protest.
FAQs About the word bearing (down)
to press or weigh down, to contract the abdominal muscles and the diaphragm during childbirth, to weigh heavily on, to make an all-out effort, to exert full str
weighing (upon), compressing, squashing, squeezing, depressing, pressuring, jamming,leaning (on or against), thrusting, muscling
No antonyms found.
The intense pain of labor was bearing down on her with full force.
The weight of the heavy box was bearing down on his shoulder, threatening to crush it.
The oppressive heat was bearing down on the city, suffocating its inhabitants.
The burden of responsibility was bearing down on his young shoulders, making them tremble.
