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
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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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Rachel King, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Historic Dodgers overpower Yankees for eighth World Series championship.
—Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
But surprisingly, Gaga doesn’t overpower this blockbuster remake of Chic’s classic 1978 single.
—Kristen S. Hé, Vulture, 25 Oct. 2024
Yellow onion: Lends a strong yet mild flavor that when cooked is slightly sweet without being overpowering.
—Liv Dansky, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2024
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpower. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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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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