Bear down upon
Phrasal VerbsDIFFICULT
To move toward or attack with focused force or pressure
Bear down upon
Phrasal VerbsDIFFICULT
To move toward or attack with focused force or pressure
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Examples
"He bore down tactfully upon his enemies."
"The critics bore down upon the director after the controversial film."
Source: Phrasal VerbsAdded: 10/23/2025
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