overpower
Americanverb (used with object)
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to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force.
to overpower a maniac.
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to overcome or overwhelm in feeling; affect or impress excessively.
overpowered with confusion and desire.
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to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of.
a strong drink that quickly overpowered him.
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to furnish or equip with excessive power: pow: power.
a giant motor that overpowered the pump.
verb
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to conquer or subdue by superior force
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to have such a strong effect on as to make helpless or ineffective
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to supply with more power than necessary
Other Word Forms
- unoverpowered adjective
Etymology
Origin of overpower
Example Sentences
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“But it isn’t as overpowering on a plane as it is on a ship. I’m glad we’re far above and can’t hear the roar of the waves!”
From Literature
Nor does he have the punch to overpower opponents.
She continued to overpower the Thai player, hitting 17 winners to Sawangkaew's nine and winning 27 of the 40 points on offer in the second set - and she sealed victory in style with an ace.
From BBC
Finding failed galaxies like Cloud-9 is difficult because nearby bright objects often overpower their faint signals.
From Science Daily
She finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds, four of which she tallied on offense, simply by overpowering whichever Trojan big she was up against.
From Los Angeles Times
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