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bear down
verb()
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
Synonyms: charge,
bear down
verb()
contract the abdominal muscles during childbirth to ease delivery
Synonyms: overbear,
bear down
verb()
exert a force with a heavy weight
Synonyms: bear down on, drag down, press down on, weigh down,
bear down
verb()
exert a force or cause a strain upon
bear down
verb()
exert full strength
bear down
verb()
pay special attention to

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