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overpower

[ oh-ver-pou-er ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force:

    to overpower a maniac.

    Synonyms: , , , ,

  2. to overcome or overwhelm in feeling; affect or impress excessively:

    overpowered with confusion and desire.

  3. to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of:

    a strong drink that quickly overpowered him.

  4. to furnish or equip with excessive power: pow: power:

    a giant motor that overpowered the pump.



overpower

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verb

  1. to conquer or subdue by superior force
  2. to have such a strong effect on as to make helpless or ineffective
  3. to supply with more power than necessary
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of overpower1

First recorded in 1585–95; over- + power
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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.

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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.

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"The detained person involved in this emergency then overpowered and evaded the escort officers and escaped from the vehicle," they said.

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A prisoner on his way to court "overpowered" escort officers after faking a medical emergency and is on the run, police said.

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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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