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单词 overpower
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overpower

verb

over·​pow·​er ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce overpower (audio)
overpowered; overpowering; overpowers

transitive verb

1
: to overcome by superior force : subdue
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
overpoweringly
ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-iŋ-lē How to pronounce overpower (audio)
adverb

Synonyms

  • conquer
  • dominate
  • pacify
  • subdue
  • subject
  • subjugate
  • subordinate
  • vanquish
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Example Sentences

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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Word History

First Known Use

1597, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

overpower

verb

over·​pow·​er ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇-ər How to pronounce overpower (audio)
overpowered; overpowering
1
: to overcome by greater force : defeat
The enemy was overpowered.
2
: to affect by being too strong
The odor overpowered us.

overpower

verb

1
as in to subdue
to bring under one's control by force of arms the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • subdue
  • dominate
  • conquer
  • subject
  • defeat
  • overcome
  • subjugate
  • vanquish
  • enslave
  • subordinate
  • reduce
  • pacify
  • beat
  • annihilate
  • crush
  • suppress
  • trounce
  • smash
  • quell
  • clobber
  • lick
  • whip
  • smother
  • rout
  • quash
  • repress
  • wallop
  • thrash
  • squelch
  • skunk
  • drub
  • silence
  • squash
  • mow (down)
  • prevail (over)
  • triumph (over)
  • put down
  • break
  • crack down (on)
  • clamp down (on)
  • snuff (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • liberate
  • emancipate
  • unbind
  • free
  • enfranchise
  • discharge
  • unchain
  • manumit
  • release
  • spring
  • unfetter
  • uncage
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2
as in to overwhelm
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress overpowered by fear of the unknown

Synonyms & Similar Words

  • overwhelm
  • devastate
  • overcome
  • oppress
  • crush
  • disturb
  • whelm
  • overmaster
  • swamp
  • floor
  • drown
  • snow under
  • prostrate
  • rock
  • defeat
  • grind (down)
  • shatter
  • upset
  • sink
  • unnerve
  • refute
  • deluge
  • throw
  • confute
  • stagger
  • distress
  • demoralize
  • unman
  • break
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