figurative. Exercising absolute dominion in some way; overpowering, irresistible; relentless; inexorable; severe.

That overwhelms; that overthrows, overturns, or submerges; so powerful as to overcome utterly by strength of numbers, influence, etc.

That overpowers (in various senses of the verb); overwhelming.

Bearing or weighing down; overpowering, overwhelming.

Coming upon one unexpectedly; taking unawares; capturing by sudden attack; also, †overpowering.

Esp. of an event or circumstance: that frustrates or defeats a person or thing. Also: that causes feelings of defeat.

Such as to knock down or fell to the ground; figurative irresistible, overwhelming.

That overcomes; overwhelming, overpowering. Also (in Old English): †that comes upon, that overtakes (obsolete).

That knocks (see the verb); †figurative violent, forcible, ‘thumping’; ‘knock-down’, clinching, decisive.

Such as to knock one down (literal or figurative); violent, riotous; overbearing, defiant; prostrating, overpowering.