overpower

verb
UK: /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊər/
US: /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

  1. To defeat someone or something by having more power.

    1. The army could overpower the rebels easily.
    2. The sheer force of the storm threatened to overpower the coastal defenses.

  2. To have such a strong effect on someone or something that it is difficult to resist or control.

    1. The smell of the perfume will overpower you.
    2. Her charisma and strong personality tend to overpower quieter individuals in the group.

Synonyms

defeat overwhelm subdue conquer dominate master
overpower transitive-verb

  1. To become too strong or intense, making something else ineffective or unnoticed.

    1. The garlic can overpower the other flavors.
    2. Inexperienced singers sometimes overpower the band during a live performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "overpower" in English means: To defeat someone or something by having more power., To have such a strong effect on someone or something that it is difficult to resist or control..

The phonetic transcription of "overpower" is /ˌəʊvəˈpaʊər/ in British English and /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "overpower": defeat, overwhelm, subdue, conquer, dominate, master.

Example usage of "overpower": "The army could overpower the rebels easily.". More examples on the page.