Synonyms of overpower

overpower

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r 

1

as in to subdue

to bring under one's control by force of arms

the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• subdue
• dominate
• conquer
• subject
• defeat
• overcome
• subjugate
• vanquish
• enslave
• subordinate
• reduce
• pacify
• crush
• beat
• annihilate
• suppress
• smash
• quell
• lick
• prevail (over)
• whip
• triumph (over)
• rout
• mow (down)
• trounce
• smother
• quash
• repress
• thrash
• clobber
• squelch
• silence
• drub
• wallop
• squash
• crack down (on)
• put down
• skunk
• snuff (out)
• break
• clamp down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberate
• emancipate
• free
• discharge
• unbind
• release
• enfranchise
• spring
• manumit
• unchain
• unfetter
• uncage

2

as in to overwhelm

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

overpowered by fear of the unknown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overwhelm
• overcome
• devastate
• oppress
• crush
• disturb
• grind (down)
• floor
• swamp
• drown
• overmaster
• whelm
• prostrate
• rock
• snow under
• defeat
• shatter
• upset
• sink
• refute
• throw
• distress
• stagger
• demoralize
• confute
• unnerve
• deluge
• break
• unman

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overpower

An understated mix of blue and yellow tones brings warmth to the room without overpowering it. — Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 26 Sep. 2026

The Bison will welcome the week off after being overpowered the Panthers in the first meeting between the two Pennsylvania schools — Bucknell is in Lewisburg, about a 3 1/2-hour drive east from Pittsburgh — since 1945. — ABC News, 26 Sep. 2026

Your excitement about a plan might overpower the actual details, Sagittarius. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 22 Sep. 2026

Every mouthful has crunchy, tangy, creamy and spicy flavors without one overpowering the other. — Justin Brown, AJC.com, 20 Sep. 2026