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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Think notes of florals, Italian citrus fruit, and a soothing blend of musky notes that aren't overpowering, just delightful.
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Between Guimaraes, Tonali and Joelinton, Newcastle has the physicality to overpower any opponent in central midfield.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The Knicks fans — the same ones who had overpowered the performance of the Star Spangled Banner by bellowing ‘LET’S GO KNICKS’ one at a time between every line — tried and failed to get a ‘REFS, YOU SUCK’ chant off the ground.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Aaron Ekblad would probably be here without his recent suspension, and Florida’s top four defensemen in general are overpowering due to their size and skating.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 20 May 2025
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Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 28 May 2025
Between Guimaraes, Tonali and Joelinton, Newcastle has the physicality to overpower any opponent in central midfield.
—Graham Ruthven, Forbes.com, 26 May 2025
The Knicks fans — the same ones who had overpowered the performance of the Star Spangled Banner by bellowing ‘LET’S GO KNICKS’ one at a time between every line — tried and failed to get a ‘REFS, YOU SUCK’ chant off the ground.
—Kyle Wagner, New York Daily News, 23 May 2025
Aaron Ekblad would probably be here without his recent suspension, and Florida’s top four defensemen in general are overpowering due to their size and skating.
—Corey Pronman, New York Times, 20 May 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 7 Jun. 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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