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bear down on

The phrase “bear down on” has 3 syllables: bear down on

It's pronounced as /bɛr daʊn ɑn/

What is synonym and antonym for bear down on?

In the thesaurus, “bear down on” has 51 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for bear down on along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for bear down on

Antonyms for bear down on

Example Sentences

  • The hurricane began to bear down on the coastal city with fierce winds.
  • The teacher had to bear down on the students to finish their assignments on time.
  • As the deadline approached, the pressure began to bear down on the whole team.
  • The lion started to bear down on its prey silently through the tall grass.
  • With the storm clouds gathering, tension seemed to bear down on the village.

On this page you'll find 59 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to bear down on, such as: accent, accentuate, advertise, belittle, boost, compact, compel.

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