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o‧ver‧pow‧er
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[transitive]1 to take control of someone physically because you are stronger :
The security guards soon overpowered the man.
The security guards soon overpowered the man.2 if a smell, taste, or emotion overpowers you, it affects you very strongly :
Her scent overpowered his senses.
She was overpowered by grief.
Her scent overpowered his senses.
She was overpowered by grief.