overpower

English

/əʊvəˈpaʊə/, /oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.
  • (transitive) To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
  • (transitive) To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.
  • (video games) To make excessively powerful.

Etymology

Prefix from English power.

Origin

English

power

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