Overpower
(verb)
- To gain control or dominance over something or someone by the use of force or strength.
- To defeat or overcome someone or something with greater strength or power.
- To overwhelm or affect someone or something greatly.
Origin:
The word 'overpower' is derived from the adjective 'over' meaning 'above' and the verb 'power' meaning 'to have or exert power or control over something or someone'. it has been in use since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The army overpowered the enemy and gained control of the territory.
- The athlete overpowered his opponent and won the match.
- The wind overpowered the boat and capsized it.
- The aroma overpowered the other scents and filled the room.
- The emotion overpowered the logic and he made the wrong decision.