overpower
verb
over·pow·er
ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r 
overpowered; overpowering; overpowers
2
: to affect with overwhelming intensity
the stench overpowered us
3
: to provide with more power than is needed or desirable
a dangerously overpowered car
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Examples of overpower in a Sentence
She was able to overpower her attacker.
The police overpowered the man and handcuffed him.
The troops were overpowered by the stronger enemy forces.
His personality overpowers everyone else's.
The delicate taste of the wine was overpowered by the spiciness of the food.
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Over the last four decades, Bon Jovi has been, for many, the platonic ideal of an arena rock band, thanks to their movie star-handsome frontman and big riffs that never overpower their pop hooks.
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 15 June 2024
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On this night, Edmonton’s desperation overpowered Florida’s desire.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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Al Shipley, SPIN, 15 June 2024
But Take Note Johnson’s Ultra Hydrating Conditioner isn’t fragrance-free, and the scent is slightly overpowering.
—Ashley Ziegler, Parents, 13 June 2024
Cancer June 21 – July 22 Someone else’s idea of pleasure might be overpowering your own at the moment.
—Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 20 May 2024
On this night, Edmonton’s desperation overpowered Florida’s desire.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 16 June 2024
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“Overpower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overpower. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.
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overpower
verb
over·pow·er
ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r
1
: to overcome by greater force : defeat
2
: overwhelm sense 2
overpowered by hunger
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