bear against
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To approach someone or something as for an attack
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
I caught some good shots of a wolf bearing against a caribou.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To be forced to strike upon; to bang against; to wear away at (especially in theology).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “bear against” mean?
To approach someone or something as for an attack
Is “bear against” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.