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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Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 28 Sep. 2025
The combination of DePrimeo and Rotondi simply overpowered Masco (3-1), and that duo is bound to cause nightmares for opposing lines all season.
—Justin Barrasso, Boston Herald, 27 Sep. 2025
Triworks Faux Leather Belt This belt is the ideal way to add visual interest, without overpowering the rest of the ensemble.
—Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 27 Sep. 2025
Zucchinis and cucumbers are both mild-tasting, so they can be added to a number of recipes without the risk of overpowering the dish.
—Jillian Kubala, Health, 24 Sep. 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 30 Sep. 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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