Synonyms for overpower
Definitions
- v. 1
To subdue someone by superior force.
We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.
Related words
- Word family
- overpowered overpowering
Forms
- Past participle
- overpowered
e.g. overpowered → overwhelmed, subdued, defeated, subjugated…
Example sentences
- defeat Don't do that, Tom! That would defeat the purpose!
- overcome We helped each other to overcome the difficulties.
- overwhelm Do you find first dates enjoyable or do they overwhelm you?
- subdue The police used tear gas to subdue the protestors.
- worsen Ziri's actions will only worsen Rima's situation.
By length
- 4 letters
- beat1, stun1, rout1
- 5 letters
- worst1, crush1, drown1, quell1
- 6 letters
- master2, reduce2, defeat2, subdue2, worsen2, dazzle2
- 7 letters
- conquer2, oppress2
- 8 letters
- overcome3, overtake3, overturn3, vanquish2, surmount2, overbear
- 9 letters
- overthrow3, overwhelm3, subjugate3, overmatch3
- 10 letters
- overmaster
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (master2 = 2 syllables).