OVER-POWERED Synonyms: 80 Similar and Opposite Words

overpowered

verb

past tense of overpower

as in dominated

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 overwhelmed

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

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Recent Examples of overpowered The Young Bucks tried to make the save, but were overpowered by the Death Riders. — Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 Wales was overpowered by Argentina last weekend in San Juan and was determined to front up at Kings Park against the most direct team in world rugby. — ABC News, 18 July 2026 Goncalves tried to fight him off but was overpowered, and after stabbing the women to death, Kohberger tried to leave. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 15 July 2026 In the semifinal, Sinner overpowered seven-time Wimbledon champion Novak Djokovic 6-4, 6-4, 6-4. — Takashi Williams, New York Times, 12 July 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 On Tuesday, more stocks gained ground within the S&P 500 than fell, but tech companies overpowered gains elsewhere. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2026 In the same group, Switzerland overpowered Bosnia-Herzegovina, 4-1, on a flurry of second-half goals. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 19 June 2026 Eventually, Nomkhitha’s exhaustion and fury at having her home violated overpowered her fear. — Literary Hub, 16 June 2026

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For years, a handful of countries dominated conversations about moving abroad.

— Meggen Harris, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
Then, in his most recent outing against the Angels, Skubal dominated for seven shutout innings, a forceful reminder of the ability that led him to this uncomfortable precipice.

— Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 22 July 2026

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In just two days after launch, Moonshot suspended new subscriptions after demand overwhelmed its computing capacity.

— John Liu, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
Penny had seen ads for his company, which specializes in working with senior citizens overwhelmed by the downsizing process and the prospect of clearing out and fixing up their houses to sell.

— Marni Jameson, Arkansas Online, 24 July 2026

Definition of overwhelmed

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Trump spent time discussing the April attack in his remarks, thanking the law enforcement personnel who subdued the suspect.

— Todd Spangler, Variety, 25 July 2026
The suspect in the shooting at the April dinner, Cole Tomas Allen, was subdued a floor above the ballroom after allegedly shooting a Secret Service officer in his ballistic vest while running through a security checkpoint.

— Bart Jansen, USA Today, 24 July 2026

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Christian Walker hit a three-run double, Cam Smith added a two-run homer in Houston’s eight-run sixth inning and the Astros overcame a five-run deficit to beat the Chicago White Sox 9-5 on Friday night.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 July 2026
Keegan netted twice in the first leg of the final as Liverpool overcame Borussia Monchengladbach 3-2 on aggregate.

— James Pearce, New York Times, 22 July 2026

Definition of overcame

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The violence and torture that took place in detention centers were also gendered, as women suffered abuses different from those to which men were subjected.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 July 2026
Federal authorities have subjected record numbers of immigrants to mandatory detention, including in inhuman and degrading conditions, while gutting internal oversight mechanisms.

— Minky Worden, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026

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In the day's other National Women's Soccer League matches, Racing Louisville defeated Angel City 2-1; and the Seattle Reign shut out the San Diego Wave 2-0.

— ABC News, ABC News, 27 July 2026
The Young Bucks defeated Jon Moxley and Will Ospreay in a tag team match, with the Death Riders' internal conflict and crucial mistakes costing them the win.

— Alfred Konuwa, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026

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