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The Collaborative International Dictionary
Downbear

Downbear \Down"bear`\, v. t. To bear down; to depress.

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downbear

vb. 1 (context transitive English) To bear, bring or carry down. 2 (context transitive English) To bear or press down (on); press upon; depress; subdue. 3 (context transitive English) To lessen; reduce.