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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Scott Travers, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024
This method is perfect for enhancing the turkey's natural taste without overpowering it.
—Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2024
Not an obvious, overpowering kind—something much subtler, like a little cut that refuses to heal.
—Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
By choosing a light palette, Galloway creates impact without overpowering the living space.
—Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 20 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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