💪overpower

verb
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/

Meaning

To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or force.

Example Sentences

The soldiers managed to overpower the enemy forces.

Synonyms

defeat, conquer, subdue, overwhelm

Antonyms

surrender, yield

Collocations

overpower the enemy, overpower with force, overpower resistance

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