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overpower

 

[ ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

in a fight

To overcome or defeat someone or something in a conflict by using superior force.

Synonyms

conquer, defeat, subdue

Examples of usage

  • He was able to overpower his opponent with his strength.
  • The army managed to overpower the enemy forces in a decisive battle.
Context #2 | Verb

emotionally

To have such a strong effect on someone's emotions or thoughts that it is difficult to resist or ignore.

Synonyms

consume, engulf, overwhelm

Examples of usage

  • The feeling of guilt can overpower a person and lead to depression.
  • The beauty of the landscape overpowered him, leaving him speechless.
Context #3 | Noun

general

The state of having more power or control than someone or something else.

Synonyms

control, dominance, supremacy

Examples of usage

  • She felt an overpower of confidence after her success.
  • The overpower of the government over the citizens was evident in their actions.

Translations

Translations of the word "overpower" in other languages:

🇵🇹 dominar

🇮🇳 प्रबल करना

🇩🇪 überwältigen

🇮🇩 mengalahkan

🇺🇦 перемогти

🇵🇱 pokonać

🇯🇵 圧倒する (あっとうする)

🇫🇷 dominer

🇪🇸 dominar

🇹🇷 yenmek

🇰🇷 압도하다

🇸🇦 يتغلب

🇨🇿 přemoci

🇸🇰 premôcť

🇨🇳 击败 (jíbài)

🇸🇮 premagati

🇮🇸 yfirbuga

🇰🇿 жеңу

🇬🇪 დამარცხება

🇦🇿 məğlub etmək

🇲🇽 dominar

Etymology

The word 'overpower' originated from the combination of 'over' and 'power', dating back to the late 16th century. It has been used to describe the act of dominating or defeating someone or something through superior force. Over the years, the word has evolved to also encompass the idea of overwhelming emotions or thoughts. The term signifies a sense of control or superiority, often associated with strength and dominance.

See also: empower, overpowered, overpowering, powered, powerful, powerfully, powerhouse, powering, powerless, powerlessly, powerlessness, powerplant, powers, superpower.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,111, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.