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What is another word for bear down?

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To approach, near or press upon something or someone forcefully
“As the storm grew stronger, the massive waves began to bear down on the tiny fishing boat, threatening to capsize it at any moment.”
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To forcibly impose obedience or servitude upon
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To apply oneself diligently towards a goal
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To emphasize, stress, or indicate the importance of
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To load or burden with a heavy weight, literally or figuratively
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To operate and control the direction and speed of a motor vehicle
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To obligate to do something
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To work hard and for long hours, especially till late at night or the early hours of the morning
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To make a concerted effort towards achieving a result
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To prepare to work (hard)
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To push suddenly or violently in a specified direction
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To make emotionally sad or depressed
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To comprehensively defeat
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To hit, strike or knock something forcefully
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