overbearing

/ˌoʊvərˈbɛrɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Trying to control other people in an annoying or arrogant way; domineering.
    • Her overbearing boss constantly checked her work and refused to let her make any decisions.
    • The guest at the party was so overbearing that no one wanted to talk to him.
    • Living with an overbearing parent can make a teenager feel suffocated and resentful.
  2. Overwhelming in power, force, or effect; very intense.
    • The music at the concert was overbearing, drowning out the singer's voice.
    • The smell of the flowers was so overbearing that it gave her a headache.
    • The overbearing heat of the desert made it impossible to travel during the day.
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