overpower
To subdue someone by superior force.
Example
“We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.”
Other meanings
To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
“Bright light overpowers the eyes.”
To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.
“The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs.”
Related words
- overpowerable
- overpowerer
- overpowered
- overpowering
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “overpower” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.