The word "overborne" is a verb. It is the past participle form of the verb "overbear."
/ˌoʊvəˈbɔrn/
"Overborne" means to be overwhelmed or overcome by something, often referring to emotions, circumstances, or challenges. It is less frequently used in everyday conversation and more common in literary or formal contexts. The term suggests a sense of being subdued or dominated, typically by external forces.
La constante presión de sus compañeros la dejó sintiéndose abrumada por sus expectativas.
During the meeting, he felt overborne by the numerous objections to his proposal.
Durante la reunión, se sintió abrumado por las numerosas objeciones a su propuesta.
She was overborne by a sense of dread as the deadline approached.
While "overborne" itself does not appear frequently in idiomatic expressions, it is related to concepts of being overwhelmed or dominated. Here are some idiomatic expressions that convey a similar sense:
Muchos se sintieron abrumados por la emoción en el último adiós.
Bow down under pressure: He felt he would bow down under the pressure if he was overborne by the responsibilities he had.
Sentía que se rendiría ante la presión si estaba abrumado por las responsabilidades que tenía.
Drowned in work: She felt overborne, as if she would drown in work with all these new assignments.
Se sintió abrumada, como si se ahogara en trabajo con todas estas nuevas tareas.
Caught in the crossfire: He was overborne by the arguments of both sides, caught in the crossfire of a heated debate.
The term "overborne" originates from the combination of the prefix "over-" meaning "excessively" or "beyond," and the verb "bear," which has Old English roots. "Bear" is derived from the Old English "beran," meaning "to carry" or "to support." The combination of the two forms an idea of being excessively carried or supported to the point of being overwhelmed.
Synonyms: overwhelmed, overcome, subdued, dominated, oppressed
Antonyms: empowered, supported, uplifted, liberated