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
Hypernyms
Hyponyms
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.