overpower
verb
over·pow·er
ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r 
overpowered; overpowering; overpowers
2
: to affect with overwhelming intensity
the stench overpowered us
3
: to provide with more power than is needed or desirable
a dangerously overpowered car
Examples of overpower in a Sentence
She was able to overpower her attacker.
The police overpowered the man and handcuffed him.
The troops were overpowered by the stronger enemy forces.
His personality overpowers everyone else's.
The delicate taste of the wine was overpowered by the spiciness of the food.
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Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
He’s had to rely heavily on blitzes to generate pressure because the interior of the defensive line has rarely been able to overpower their opponents at the point of attack.
—Dane Mizutani, Twin Cities, 19 Mar. 2025
Artificial flavors can make a drink look radioactive while overpowering the palate and throwing the cocktail out of balance.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Today, innovations like AI and Machine Learning are making the headlines, fiercely trying to overpower tried and tested solutions.
—Chris Gallagher, USA TODAY, 12 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for overpower
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpower. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.
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overpower
verb
over·pow·er
ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r
1
: to overcome by greater force : defeat
2
: overwhelm sense 2
overpowered by hunger
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