verb [VN]
1 to defeat or gain control over sb completely by using greater strength:
Police finally managed to overpower and arrest the gunman. * Manchester United completely overpowered their rivals to win 40.
2 to be so strong or great that it affects or disturbs sb/sth seriously:
Her beauty overpowered him. * The flavour of the garlic overpowered the meat.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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