overpowering

a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.

the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.

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overpower (ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə)

—vb
1.	to conquer or subdue by superior force
2.	to have such a strong effect on as to make helpless or ineffective
3.	to supply with more power than necessary

overpowering (ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ)

—*adj*
1.	so strong or intense as to be unbearable
2.	so powerful as to crush or conquer

overpoweringly

—*adv*

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overpower

"to overcome with superior power," 1593, from over + power (q.v.).

Example sentences

To think that so many people were slaughtered in such a short period of time is

overpowering.

The high-pitched call is rapidly repeated and can be overpowering when combined

in a large chorus.

The smell of the wards is overpowering, a nose-stinging mix of burn salves and

rotting flesh.

Adults hunted by overpowering their prey, possibly in small groups.

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