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overpower

[ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə]

overpower Definition

  • 1to defeat or gain control over someone or something by using superior strength or force
  • 2to have a very strong effect on someone or something

Using overpower: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "overpower" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The army was able to overpower the enemy forces.

  • Example

    The smell of the flowers was so strong that it overpowered me.

  • Example

    Her emotions were so intense that they overpowered her ability to think rationally.

overpower Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for overpower

Idioms Using overpower

  • to treat someone with extreme kindness in order to win them over or gain their favor

    Example

    She overpowered her boss with kindness, bringing him coffee every morning and offering to help with his work.

  • overpower the senses

    to have a very strong effect on the senses, such as sight, smell, or taste

    Example

    The bright colors and loud music of the carnival games overpowered my senses.

  • a strong and dominating presence that commands attention

    Example

    The CEO had an overpowering presence that made everyone in the room stand at attention.

Phrases with overpower

  • to be strongly affected by something

    Example

    She was overpowered by the beauty of the sunset.

  • a very strong and unpleasant smell

    Example

    The overpowering smell of rotten eggs filled the room.

  • an intense and overwhelming emotion

    Example

    The grief she felt was an overpowering emotion that consumed her.

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Summary: overpower in Brief

The verb 'overpower' [ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə] means to defeat or gain control over someone or something by using superior strength or force. It can also refer to having a very strong effect on someone or something, as in 'The smell of the flowers was so strong that it overpowered me.' The phrase 'overpower someone with kindness' means to treat someone with extreme kindness in order to win them over or gain their favor.