overpower
(verb)
verb
1. overcome by superior force
Similar word(s): overmaster, overwhelm
Definition categories: competition, beat, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish
2. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Similar word(s): overcome, overtake, overwhelm, whelm
Definition categories: emotion, arouse, elicit, enkindle, evoke, fire, kindle, provoke, raise
Sentences with overpower as a verb:
- We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.
- Bright light overpowers the eyes.
- The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs.