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Overpowering

To subdue someone by superior force.

📖 Definitions of "Overpowering"

verb
  1. 1

    To subdue someone by superior force.

    "We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

  2. 2

    To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

    "Bright light overpowers the eyes."

  3. 3

    To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

    "The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

  4. 4

    To make excessively powerful.

adjective
  1. 1

    That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

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