Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
overborne
verb
/ˌoʊvərˈbɔrn/
Definition
Overborne is a term used to describe something that has been overpowered, overwhelmed, or carried away by force or influence.
Examples
- She felt overborne by the constant demands of her job.
- His emotions were overborne by the weight of the tragic news.
- The small boat was overborne by the massive waves during the storm.
Meaning
To be overborne means to be subjected to overpowering force, pressure, or influence, leading to loss of control or agency.
Synonyms
- overwhelmed
- overpowered
- overcome
- subdued
