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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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Dec. 2025
Muted neutral tones and subtle stripes add visual interest without overpowering your space, while the natural fibers retain warmth without the bulk.
—Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Dec. 2025
While plenty has changed, this one looks like it's headed toward the same result with every expert expecting Mississippi to overpower Tulane.
—Jordan Mendoza, USA Today, 19 Dec. 2025
Despite their efforts to disarm him, the gunman eventually overpowered the two bystanders and killed them, according to authorities.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 17 Dec. 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 22 Dec. 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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