overpower

Verb
Synonyms: overmasteroverwhelmsweep overwhelmovercomeovertake

WordNet 3.0

Verb (2)

  1. overcome by superior forceSynonyms: overmasteroverwhelm
  2. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuliSynonyms: overwhelmsweep overwhelmovercomeovertake
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Overpower \O`ver*pow"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overpowered; p. pr. & vb. n. Overpowering.] To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield by superior power; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes. "And overpower'd that gallant few." --Wordsworth. [1913 Webster]

Syn: To overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue. [1913 Webster]

Overpower \O"ver*pow`er\, n. A dominating power. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
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