- present participle of overpower.
overpowering
Americanadjective
adjective
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so strong or intense as to be unbearable
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so powerful as to crush or conquer
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Overpowering Bouzkova on Monday was reassuring to her; a good night’s work.
From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 31, 2021
Overpowering closer Craig Kimbrel struck out five in 1 1/3 innings to seal the win.
From Washington Times • Jun. 6, 2017
Overpowering the finer points of Integrity, came the sounds of DOWN, UP!
From Salon • May 29, 2017
One game won't change any minds on either side of the current SEC debate — Overrated or Overpowering?
From US News • Sep. 9, 2015
Overpowering the storm within her breast she said to the intendant: "Go and bring me Berthoald."
From The Abbatial Crosier or Bonaik and Septimine. A Tale of a Medieval Abbess by Sue, Eugène
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