overpower

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Verb

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

From over- + power.

[edit] Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA: /əʊvəˈpaʊə/
• (US) IPA: /oʊvəɻˈpaʊəɻ/

[edit] Verb

to overpower (third-person singular simple present overpowers, present participle overpowering, simple past and past participle overpowered)

1. To subdue someone by superior force.

   We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.

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

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