verb🔗ShareTo subdue someone by superior force."We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."militarywarpoliceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue."Bright light overpowers the eyes."actionabilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
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