Associations to the word «Overpower»

Wiktionary

OVERPOWER, verb. (transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.
OVERPOWER, verb. (transitive) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
OVERPOWER, verb. (transitive) To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

Dictionary definition

OVERPOWER, verb. Overcome by superior force.
OVERPOWER, verb. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.

Wise words

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