Overpowering

verb

Word Frequency: 1.1

Definitions

1.verbTo subdue someone by superior force.

"We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

2.verbTo excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

"Bright light overpowers the eyes."

3.verbTo render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

"The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

4.verbTo make excessively powerful.

5.adjectiveThat overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

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