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

Fear of lost revenue can overpower the ability to see long-term benefits and opportunities. — Daniel Jebaraj, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2026

These brown dresses add warmth and dimension without overpowering your outfit, giving you an elevated, timeless look that’s perfect for everything from travel days to dinner plans. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 15 Sep. 2026

The aroma filled my nostrils, fighting the overpowering perfume of the flowers that lay in a vivid blanket of color around the gaping grave. — Clare Mulroy, USA Today, 10 Sep. 2026

Docherty invites Jacob to clock him with the butt of his service revolver to help sell Docherty’s lie that Jacob overpowered him and escaped. — Chris Klimek, Vulture, 9 Sep. 2026