Overpower | Mean of overpower in English Dictionary

/ˌoʊvɚˈpawɚ/

• Verb
• to defeat or gain control of (someone or something) by using force
1. She was able to overpower her attacker.
2. The police overpowered the man and handcuffed him.
3. The troops were overpowered by the stronger enemy forces.
• to affect (someone) very strongly or severely
1. The smell overpowered [=overwhelmed] us.
2. We were overpowered [=overcome] by hunger/grief.
• to have more strength, force, or effect than (someone or something)
1. His personality overpowers everyone else's.
2. The delicate taste of the wine was overpowered by the spiciness of the food.