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Overpower (Verb)

Meaning 1

Overcome by superior force.

Classification

Verbs of fighting, athletic activities.

Examples

  • The small village was quickly overpower by the invading army's superior strength.
  • The rival team was overpower by our squad's exceptional defensive skills.
  • The hikers were overpower by the treacherous terrain and inclement weather.
  • The suspect was overpower by multiple police officers after resisting arrest.
  • The young judoka was overpower by her more experienced opponent in the championship match.

Synonyms

  • Overwhelm
  • Overmaster

Hypernyms

  • Shell
  • Trounce
  • Beat Out
  • Crush
  • Vanquish

Hyponyms

  • Steamroll

Meaning 2

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The sweet memory of her mother overpowering her as she walked through the old family home now empty and for sale.
  • His fear began to overpower him and before he knew it he was running down the stairs.
  • The brilliant colors and intoxicating scents of the exotic flowers began to overpower her senses.
  • She tried to focus but the fatigue overpowering her made her eyelids feel heavy.
  • His guilt eventually overpowering his shame, led him to visit his estranged father after so many years of not speaking.

Synonyms

  • Overwhelm
  • Overcome
  • Sweep Over
  • Overtake
  • Whelm

Hypernyms

  • Evoke
  • Kindle
  • Raise
  • Fire
  • Enkindle
  • Arouse
  • Provoke

Hyponyms

  • Kill
  • Knock Out
  • Stagger
  • Devastate
  • Benight
  • Lock
  • Get Hold Of
  • Seize
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