Main Entry:

over·pow·er

Pronunciation:

\ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r\

Function:

transitive verb

Date:

1593

1 : to overcome by superior force : subdue 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>

— over·pow·er·ing·ly \-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-iŋ-lē\ adverb