English Synonym Finder

overpower

Definitions

To defeat or overcome someone or something by using greater strength or force.

To overwhelm or be too intense for someone's senses or emotions.

Examples

The scent of the lilies began to overpower the room.

The larger team managed to overpower their opponents in the final minutes of the game.

She felt a sudden wave of exhaustion overpower her after the long hike.

Synonyms

overcome subdue vanquish conquer overwhelm defeat crush

Antonyms

surrender yield succumb submit capitulate fail lose