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 Her eye makeup enhanced the shape of her eyes rather than relying on bold colors or dramatic techniques, and her brows framed her face without overpowering it. — Colleen Sullivan, InStyle, 6 Aug. 2026 Known for its sculptural designs and polished finishes driven by a distinctly Scandinavian sensibility, the Copenhagen label crafts jewelry and leather goods that elevate day-to-day dressing without overpowering it. — Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2026 People had reported overpowering hallucinations after consuming tiny doses of acid, as the substance would become known in psychedelic culture. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 Roku monitors social media and other feedback to make sure the advertising doesn’t overpower the familiar city landscape. — Pat Saperstein, Variety, 3 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for overpower

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Energy supply disruptions remain a key market concern, with tanker traffic through the strait still subdued, said Lloyd Chan, senior currency analyst at MUFG Bank in Singapore, noting that Brent prices remain way above above pre-conflict levels.

— Chloe Taylor,Anniek Bao, CNBC, 11 Aug. 2026
Across the Atlantic Ocean, forecasters say intense heat in western and central Europe could create ideal wildfire conditions just as firefighters appeared to subdue a raging fire in southern France and Spain.

— Karissa Waddick, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of subdue

Verb

But this year, the number and scale of foodborne illness outbreaks are overwhelming the system and disrupting the ability to respond.

— Deidre McPhillips, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
Despite this multi-layered surveillance system, Tuesday’s massive influx overwhelmed the filtration hardware, forcing operators to bring the reactors offline once again to safeguard the facilities.

— Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of overwhelm

Verb

Nigeria have dominated the continental competition since its inception and had never missed a semifinal in the tournament’s 35-year history.

— Emily Olsen, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
Chinese vendors dominate, shipping 97% of units, while Chinese buyers absorb 85% of demand.

— John Koetsier, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026

Definition of dominate

Verb

Unlike in the Senate, where Democratic votes can be necessary to overcome the 60-vote filibuster threshold, Jeffries commands a minority caucus in a chamber where Republicans can pass most legislation with a simple majority.

— Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
Lorne Balfe From overcoming dyslexia with early synths to navigating AI, remote recording, and spatial audio, the blockbuster composer reveals how technology shapes his scores.

— Benny Har-Even, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of overcome

Verb

Greatest Hits has previously conquered the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums ranking.

— Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The waters around Sicily, which was colonized by the ancient Greeks and later conquered by the Romans around 240 BC, constituted one of the ancient world’s most important trade routes.

— Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of conquer

Verb

The floods also devastated livestock, with large numbers of cattle lost, dealing a blow to rural communities and raising concerns about disease outbreaks.

— ABC News, ABC News, 10 Aug. 2026
The area where the quake struck, Colombia's coffee region, was devastated by an earthquake in 1999 that killed more than 1,200 people.

— CBS News, CBS News, 10 Aug. 2026

Definition of devastate

Verb

Lebson alleged that Russian authorities have subjected Gilman to mistreatment, including harassment, forced exercise sessions lasting up to 16 hours and the administration of psychotropic drugs.

— Margaret Brennan, CBS News, 6 Aug. 2026
Then founder and master distiller Joe McGirr subjects his spirit to a vapor chamber chockablock with even more juniper.

— Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026

Definition of subject

Verb

Beyer won the Democratic nomination the same day, defeating four challengers and securing roughly 68% of the vote.

— Amy DeLaura, The Washington Examiner, 15 Aug. 2026
But the superhero family eventually regains public sympathy for superheroes after defeating the evil Screenslaver (voiced by Catherine Keener).

— Mya Copeland, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of defeat

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