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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Today, even anti-immigrant sentiment and legislation in southern states can’t overpower the magnet of the region's growing economy.
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In May, torrential rainfall in the Midwest brought eight times the typical volume of rain seen in the region, overpowering flood defenses, submerging homes and leading to at least two deaths.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Lasting on my skin for about 4-5 hours, the initial fruity burst mellows into a soft, warm embrace, maintaining its allure without ever becoming overpowering.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2024
The fruit gave me something solid to chew on, the honey added a hint of sweetness without overpowering the other flavors, and the protein kept me full for a while after.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 June 2024
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Lauren Villagran, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In May, torrential rainfall in the Midwest brought eight times the typical volume of rain seen in the region, overpowering flood defenses, submerging homes and leading to at least two deaths.
—Max Kim, Los Angeles Times, 3 July 2024
Lasting on my skin for about 4-5 hours, the initial fruity burst mellows into a soft, warm embrace, maintaining its allure without ever becoming overpowering.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 28 June 2024
The fruit gave me something solid to chew on, the honey added a hint of sweetness without overpowering the other flavors, and the protein kept me full for a while after.
—Caroline Tien, SELF, 18 June 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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