OVER-POWER Synonyms: 78 Similar and Opposite Words

overpower

verb

ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r

Definition of overpower

as in to subdue

to bring under one's control by force of arms the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed

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as in to overwhelm

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress overpowered by fear of the unknown

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Recent Examples of overpower Footage emerged of hundreds of Norwegian fans chanting and rowing in the center of Times Square, somewhat overpowering a communal yoga class. — William Jones, NPR, 25 June 2026 Plug-ins also create scent shock the moment someone walks in, since the device closest to the entry tends to overpower anything further inside. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Charlotte Observer, 24 June 2026 Plug-ins require frequent swapping and tend to burn through oil unevenly, meaning one room is overpowering while another has gone flat. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Sacbee.com, 24 June 2026 Okongwu is switchable on defense, but he can be overpowered by bigger, stronger centers around the basket. — Michael Cunningham, AJC.com, 23 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for overpower

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Verb

Treasury market securities that investors use to price in inflation expectations are subdued.

— Jeff Cox, CNBC, 8 July 2026
For all its 120 proof, the ethanol is quite subdued, which allows sweeter (brown sugar), fruitier (figs, cherries), spicier (cinnamon), and lightly smoky aromas (BBQ sauce burnt ends) to really stand apart.

— David Thomas Tao, Forbes.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of subdue

Verb

After surviving a dramatic 3–2 extra-time victory over Senegal in the Round of 32, the Belgians overwhelmed the USMNT, which had advanced in a 2–0 win over Bosnia and Herzegovina.

— Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 8 July 2026
The Americans played sloppy and ugly soccer in the first half, and Belgium overwhelmed the home side.

— Paul Tenorio, New York Times, 8 July 2026

Definition of overwhelm

Verb

Japan’s monarchy has for centuries maintained male-only succession, which is on-brand for a deeply patriarchal society where men dominate other spheres of life such as business and politics.

— Hanako Montgomery, CNN Money, 14 July 2026
Highs are still projected to reach the upper 90s, with mostly sunny skies dominating the forecast.

— The Baltimore Sun, Baltimore Sun, 13 July 2026

Definition of dominate

Verb

After scoring in Mexico’s opening match against South Africa — his first goal at a World Cup — Jimenez was overcome with emotion on the pitch.

— Tom Burrows, New York Times, 12 July 2026
To be able to feel and touch the community of Cologne, and this person who suffered that ordeal and overcame it — and then managed to carry out the courage of her convictions with Ukrainian refugees.

— Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

For anyone building a lifetime list of trails to conquer, seven routes stand apart, spanning ancient pilgrim paths, alpine passes and rainforest ridgelines across five continents.

— Hanna Wickes, Miami Herald, 10 July 2026
The Red Hulk has conquered Latveria and has his sights set on world domination.

— Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 July 2026

Definition of conquer

Verb

Of course, they’re devastated, and so is Clark, who is left with an ideal, a paragon of self-sacrifice, a superhero to remember and look up to, but not a friend.

— Katy Waldman, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
This all comes after reports that Lively was devastated not to get an invite to Swift’s wedding.

— Lizzie Lanuza, StyleCaster, 13 July 2026

Definition of devastate

Verb

No individual or corporation may, by becoming sufficiently mistrusted by public opinion or a few public officials, be subjected in court to a wholesale confiscation of its assets beyond what the law permits.

— David B Mcgarry, Oc Register, 8 July 2026
Prosecutors also allege Kulbis subjected Dickey to hazing despite knowing about his medical condition and after receiving university training on sickle cell trait, state laws and NCAA hazing standards.

— Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Definition of subject

Verb

Michelin said defeating the current version of the measure is California Retailers Association’s top priority of all the bills that are still pending in the Legislature.

— Stephen Hobbs, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
The Texas Rangers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 7-6 at Globe Life Field on Thursday night to reclaim first place in the American League West.

— Cal Phillips Updated July 9, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 10 July 2026

Definition of defeat

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