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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In Chicago in November, the All Blacks ran away from Ireland with three tries in 15 second-half minutes, before Farrell's side were brutally overpowered by scrum-masters South Africa.
From BBC
Gaga’s voice overpowered Crypto.com Arena, her robotic movements captivating the audience as she performed a rock version of her Grammy-winning hit “Abracadabra.”
From Los Angeles Times
It smelled of something rich and woody and slightly overpowering: like money, distilled.
From Literature
“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.
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