overpower

verbB1 · Intermediate

To beat someone because you are stronger.

Meaning of «overpower»

verb

to beat someone because you are stronger

The two guards quickly overpowered the man trying to escape.

Translation

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«overpower» in 17 languages

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The difference between similar words

win against someone by force

defeatwin against an enemy or teamOur team defeated them by two goals.

overpowerwin because you are strongerThree guards overpowered the thief.

subduebring a person or animal under controlPolice tried to subdue the angry man.

conquertake a country by force, or beat a fearThe army conquered the whole region.

Word family

power B1 · nounpowerful B1 · adjectivepowerless B2 · adjectiveoverpower B1 · verboverpowering B2 · adjectivepowerfully B2 · adverb

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