The meaning of OVERPOWER is to overcome by superior force : subdue. How to use overpower in a sentence.

OVERPOWER definition: to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force. See examples of overpower used in a sentence.

Definition of overpower verb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. overpower somebody to defeat or gain control over somebody completely by using greater strength. Police finally managed to …

OVERPOWERED definition: 1. having more power than is needed to be effective: 2. having more power than is needed to be…. Learn more.

In a sports match, when one team or player overpowers the other, they play much better than them and beat them easily. His team overpowered Scotland 38–18. [VERB noun]

To overcome or vanquish by superior force; subdue. 2. To affect so strongly as to make helpless...

affect or impress excessively: overpowered with confusion and desire. to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of: a strong drink that quickly overpowered him.

Feb 13, 2026 · Adjective overpowered (comparative more overpowered, superlative most overpowered) Subdued by superior force.

We were overpowered [= overcome] by hunger/grief. His personality overpowers everyone else's. The delicate taste of the wine was overpowered by the spiciness of the food.

'Overpowered' means having more power or strength than is necessary or appropriate, or being easily defeated by someone or something that is much stronger. Examples include weapons, characters, …