overpower

[oh-ver-pou-er] / ˌoʊ vərˈpaʊ ər /

VERB

beat; get the upper hand

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blank clobber conquer crush defeat drub knock out overcome overwhelm rout smash subdue take care of trounce vanquish

STRONG

bulldoze bury cream drown immobilize murder overthrow prostrate quell reduce shellack subjugate swamp torpedo total trash waste wax whelm

WEAK

bear down beat down blow away lay one out put away roll over shut off take out

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage fail forfeit give up inspirit lose release surrender yield

STRONG

build preserve save win

Example Sentences

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The team believes giant prey animals may have triggered an "evolutionary arms race" in which predators evolved stronger jaws and skulls to overpower increasingly massive herbivores.

From Science Daily • May 20, 2026

Often, it’s “winner takes all” in the tech industry, and large companies can overpower their competitors once they get to a certain market share.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

Luke Littler produced form close to his sensational best to overpower Michael van Gerwen and win his third Premier League night of the season in Berlin.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

Caine said the Iranian military is adapting to the U.S. strategy, but remains confident in Washington’s ability to overpower Tehran.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 10, 2026

I turned on a very slow trickle of 02; small enough that it couldn't overpower the crimp.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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