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overpower
verb over·pow·er \ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇(-ə)r\
: to defeat or gain control of (someone or something) by using force
: to affect (someone) very strongly or severely
: to have more strength, force, or effect than (someone or something)
Full Definition of OVERPOWER
transitive verb
2
: to affect with overwhelming intensity <the stench overpowered us>
3
: to provide with more power than is needed or desirable <a dangerously overpowered car>
— over·pow·er·ing·ly \-ˈpau̇(-ə)r-iŋ-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of OVERPOWER
1593
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overpower
verb over·pow·er \ˌō-vər-ˈpau̇-ər\
over·pow·eredover·pow·er·ing
Definition of OVERPOWER for Kids
1
: to overcome by greater force : defeat <The enemy was overpowered.>
2
: to affect by being too strong <The odor overpowered us.>
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