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overpowered

The correct spelling is overpowered.

How to pronounce overpowered

verb

Say it like: Ove-rpo-wer-ed

The correct spelling is overpowered. To subdue someone by superior force. For example: "We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

Usage Examples

We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.

Bright light overpowers the eyes.

The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To subdue someone by superior force.
  2. 2.To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
  3. 3.To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.
  4. 4.To make excessively powerful.

adjective

  1. 1.Overly powerful.

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