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to overpower
01
to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence
Transitive: to overpower sb/sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
derived
action verb
regular
present tense
overpower
3rd person singular
overpowers
present participle
overpowering
past simple
overpowered
past participle
overpowered
Examples
The military strategy was to overpower the enemy with a swift and coordinated attack.
02
to be overwhelmed or deeply affected, especially by intense emotions
Transitive: to overpower sb
Examples
She was overpowered by sadness when she heard the devastating news.
Lexical Tree
overpowering
overpower
power
