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Third Person
overpowers
Present Participle
overpowering
Past Tense
overpowered
Past Participle
overpowered
1
to defeat someone or something using superior strength, force, or influence
transitive
- The military strategy was to overpower the enemy with a swift and coordinated attack.
- The heavyweight boxer managed to overpower his opponent with a series of powerful punches.
- The storm's strong winds threatened to overpower the structures in its path.
- Using their strategic skills, the team overpowers the opposing sports teams.
- The security forces worked to overpower the armed intruders and secure the area.
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2
to be overwhelmed or deeply affected, especially by intense emotions
transitive
- She was overpowered by sadness when she heard the devastating news.
- The beauty of the sunset overpowered him, leaving him speechless.
- The singer’s heartfelt performance overpowered the audience, moving many to tears.
- The intensity of the moment overpowered her, and she began to cry.
- Overpowered by guilt, he confessed his mistake to his friend.
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