overpower

American

[oh-ver-pou-er] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər /

verb (used with object)

to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force.

to overpower a maniac.

Synonyms:

beat, defeat, conquer, subjugate, vanquish
to overcome or overwhelm in feeling; affect or impress excessively.

overpowered with confusion and desire.
to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of.

a strong drink that quickly overpowered him.
to furnish or equip with excessive power: pow: power.

a giant motor that overpowered the pump.

overpower British

/ ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə /

verb

to conquer or subdue by superior force
to have such a strong effect on as to make helpless or ineffective
to supply with more power than necessary

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Other Word Forms

unoverpowered adjective

Etymology

Origin of overpower

First recorded in 1585–95; over- + power

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