overpower

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o·ver·pow·er / ˌōvərˈpou(-ə)r/ • v. [tr.] defeat or overcome with superior strength. ∎  be too intense for; overwhelm: they were overpowered by the fumes| [as adj.] (overpowering) a feeling of overpowering sadness. DERIVATIVES: o·ver·pow·er·ing·ly adv.

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