bear synonyms

bear

n.

  1. A bruin

    ursus, cub, bar*, brownie*. *

    Varieties include: American black, cinnamon, grizzly, brown, polar, Syrian, sloth or honey, Russian, sun or bruang, moon, spectacled, Kodiak, Japanese, Himalayan, black

  2. An irritable person

    grumbler, growler, sourpuss*; see grouch.

be a bear for punishment

be rugged, be tough, be determined; see endure 2.

bear

v.

  1. To carry

    transport, convey, transfer; see carry 1, 2.

  2. To support weight

    sustain, hold up, shoulder; see support 1.

  3. To bring forth

    give birth to, be delivered of, produce, yield; see produce 1.

  4. To suffer

    tolerate, stand, support, undergo; see endure 2.

  5. To possess as a mark or characteristic

    have, show, exhibit, carry; see display 1, own 1.

  6. To move in a given direction

    head, aim, turn, go; see sail 2, turn 6, veer. See syn. study at carry, endure.

bring to bear (on<strong> <em>or</em> </strong>upon)

exert, apply, pressure, have an effect (on); see exercise 2, influence, use 1.

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