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Meaning of overpowers
The primary meaning of the word "overpowers" is to defeat or dominate someone or something by superior strength or force.
Etymology of overpowers
The word "overpowers" originates from the Old English words "ofer" meaning "over" and "powian" meaning "to compel" or "to force", with the prefix "over-" indicating a sense of superiority or excess, and the verb "power" derived from the Old French "poeir" meaning "to be able"
Synonyms
dominates
overwhelms
surpasses
exceeds
outdoes
outmatches
outperforms
outshines
eclipses
Eclipsing
transcends
towers
prevails
conquers
subdues
vanquishes
defeats
crushes
annihilates
devastates
demolishes
destroys
overcomes
overcomes
overtakes
overruns
overwhelms
subjugates
masters
commands
controls
dictates
governs
rules
reigns
supplants
supersedes
replaces
displaces
Definitions
- To defeat or dominate someone or something by superior strength or force
- * To have a stronger effect on someone's mind or feelings than something else
Usage Examples
- The home team overpowered their opponents, winning the game with a score of 10-0
- * Her emotions overpowered her, causing her to break down in tears
- * The new policy overpowers the old one, providing more benefits to employees
Antonyms
yields
surrenders
submits
complies
obeys
follows
concedes
relinquishes
forfeits
loses
fails
falters
weakens
dwindles
declines
wanes
subsides
recedes
retreats
withdraws
surrenders