Synonyms for overmaster

Most common

overcome · conquer · overwhelm · overpower

All synonyms

Verb

Definitions

1. v. 1

   To overpower or overwhelm.

Forms

Past participle

overmastered
e.g. overmastered → overpowered, conquered, overwhelmed…

Example sentences

• overcome We helped each other to overcome the difficulties.
• conquer These are the Faces of Evil. You must conquer each.
• overwhelm Do you find first dates enjoyable or do they overwhelm you?
• overpower Layla knew that she couldn't physically overpower Sami.

Popularity over time

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

7 letters

conquer²

8 letters

overcome³

9 letters

overwhelm³, overpower⁴

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (conquer² = 2 syllables).