overbearing

adjective

«overbearing» in the English dictionary: in Jewish tradition — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

In Jewish tradition

Proverbs says that proud, bossy speech does not suit a fool, and that a scorner is a person full of overbearing pride.

Interpretation. Tradition counts pride as a grave fault, and teaches that humility is a root of good character. In the primary lessons: in stories a proud queen or stepmother is overbearing towards the people who serve her

Meaning

Overbearing means so bossy and proud that you push other people around and will not let them have any say. tree →

Examples

Overbearing speech becometh not a churl; much less do lying lips a prince. (Writings PRO.17.7, JPS 1917) tree →
A proud and haughty man, scorner is his name, even he that dealeth in overbearing pride. (Writings PRO.21.24, JPS 1917) tree →
His new wife was beautiful but so proud and overbearing that she could not stand any rival. tree →
Dad is not overbearing; he lets us choose. tree →

Note

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On Mova

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