overpower

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Learn the meaning of overpower with synonyms, antonyms and an example sentence. Part of our 11 plus vocabulary list used for selective school and grammar school preparation.

overpower

(verb)

Meaning

to defeat or control completely

Example

"The knight managed to overpower the dragon."

Synonyms

conquersubduedefeat

More about this word

Word origin
From Old English ofer, meaning over, and power.
Related word forms
  • noun: overpowering