Synonyms of overpowered

overpowered

verb

past tense of overpower

1

as in dominated

to bring under one's control by force of arms

the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

• dominated
• subdued
• conquered
• subjected
• defeated
• overcame
• subjugated
• vanquished
• enslaved
• subordinated
• reduced
• pacified
• crushed
• beat
• smashed
• annihilated
• whipped
• suppressed
• thrashed
• licked
• quelled
• routed
• prevailed (over)
• trounced
• clobbered
• silenced
• triumphed (over)
• smothered
• repressed
• mowed (down)
• quashed
• squashed
• squelched
• walloped
• drubbed
• skunked
• put down
• snuffed (out)
• broke
• clamped down (on)
• cracked down (on)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• liberated
• freed
• discharged
• released
• sprang
• emancipated
• enfranchised
• unbound
• manumitted
• unchained
• unfettered
• uncaged

2

as in overwhelmed

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

overpowered by fear of the unknown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overwhelmed
• overcame
• devastated
• crushed
• oppressed
• swamped
• disturbed
• drowned
• ground (down)
• defeated
• floored
• prostrated
• rocked
• overmastered
• whelmed
• upset
• snowed under
• shattered
• sank
• deluged
• threw
• refuted
• distressed
• staggered
• demoralized
• confuted
• unnerved
• broke
• unmanned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overpowered

For instance, Friday’s exhibition game against the Denver Broncos showcased a defense that was overpowered, particularly in the run game. — Ken Sugiura, AJC.com, 18 Aug. 2026

But the bandits overpowered the police and took the hostages into the woods. — Alexis Okeowo, New Yorker, 3 Aug. 2026

Pair them with a simple vinaigrette so their flavor isn’t overpowered. — Riley Wofford, Martha Stewart, 3 Aug. 2026

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

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