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overpower
[ oh-ver-pou-er ]
verb (used with object)
- to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force:
to overpower a maniac.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- 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.
a giant motor that overpowered the pump.
overpower
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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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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins
Origin of overpower1
Example Sentences
Where he once tried to overpower opposing hitters with an upper-90s fastball, May focused on improving his command and maintaining consistent control of his arsenal.
Twice Santa Margarita had runners at third against Hernandez, but he either overpowered the Eagles with his fastball or got key outs with his breaking stuff.
"The detained person involved in this emergency then overpowered and evaded the escort officers and escaped from the vehicle," they said.
A prisoner on his way to court "overpowered" escort officers after faking a medical emergency and is on the run, police said.
France overpowered Scotland to lift this year's Six Nations, with England hammering Wales in Cardiff to finish second and Ireland overcoming Italy in Rome on an entertaining Super Saturday.
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