overpower — to defeat someone or something by being stronger or more powerful
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to defeat someone or something by being stronger or more powerful
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
Korean meaning: 압도하다, 제압하다
Korean pronunciation: 오버**파**워
Example Sentences
- The garlic smell in the restaurant was so overpowering that I had to sit outside.
- My grandmother's hugs are overpowering - she's surprisingly strong for her age!
- The security guards quickly overpowered the shoplifter.
overpower
VERB//ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər//
to defeat someone or something by being stronger or more powerful
a larger martial artist executes a powerful throwing technique against a smaller opponent. The bigger fighter lifts his opponent completely off the ground using superior strength and leverage. The smaller martial artist's feet dangle helplessly in the air as he loses all control. His expression shows complete surprise and defeat as he realizes he cannot resist. Other students watching from the sidelines step back in amazement at the display of dominance. someone being overpowered by being completely outmatched in strength and skill
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle English, combining 'over' (meaning above or beyond) with 'power' (from Old French 'povoir', meaning ability or strength). The word literally means to have greater power or force than something else.
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📝Examples
“The garlic smell in the restaurant was so overpowering that I had to sit outside.”
“My grandmother's hugs are overpowering - she's surprisingly strong for her age!”
“The security guards quickly overpowered the shoplifter.”
“The beauty of the sunset overpowered all my worries.”
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