English Dictionary: Overpower | by the DICT Development Group |
3 results for Overpower | |
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]: | |
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From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Overpower \O"ver*pow`er\, n. A dominating power. --Bacon. | |
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: | |
Overpower \O`ver*pow"er\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Overpowered}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Overpowering}.] To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes. [bd]And overpower'd that gallant few.[b8] --Wordsworth. Syn: To overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue. |