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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Laughter reduces stress and reinforces that mistakes or morning mishaps don't overpower emotional safety.
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
This powder had a very sweet, chocolately flavor that overpowered the taste of my coffee.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 29 Nov. 2025
Knowing that the Trojans have the potential to overpower the Bruins very quickly, the coaching staff could choose to give playing time to a variety of players.
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While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 2025
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Reem Raouda, CNBC, 30 Nov. 2025
This powder had a very sweet, chocolately flavor that overpowered the taste of my coffee.
—Maggie Donahue, Health, 29 Nov. 2025
Knowing that the Trojans have the potential to overpower the Bruins very quickly, the coaching staff could choose to give playing time to a variety of players.
—Haley Sawyer, Oc Register, 28 Nov. 2025
While certain oils work well together (like lemon and tea tree, sweet orange and cinnamon, peppermint and rosemary), aim to mix only two to three oils when blending to avoid a displeasing or overpowering fragrance.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 Nov. 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 3 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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