overpower
verb (used with object)
to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force.
has overpowered
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present perfectof overpower (3rd person singular).present perfect
Used to describe actions that started in the past and continue into or have direct relevance to the present.
Example Sentences
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It has overpowered other cockroach species and is considered the world’s most prevalent indoor pest.
From New York Times ● May 20, 2024
A first-round draft pick in 2021, the 23-year-old Williams has overpowered hitters the past two seasons and now he and the Guardians will get to see whether he can dominate in the majors.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 20, 2023
Since May 1, the original deadline for the U.S. withdrawal, the Taliban military has overpowered government troops to take at least 23 districts to date, according to local media.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2021
The strength the Manchester clubs have got has overpowered everybody.
From The Guardian ● May 3, 2013
Those in whom reason has overpowered and killed the emotions become those most arid of people, philosophers.
From The Hearts of Men by H. (Harold) Fielding
