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overpowering

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o⋅ver⋅pow⋅er⋅ing

  [oh-ver-pou-er-ing]
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–adjective
that overpowers; overwhelming: an overpowering conviction of the truth.
Origin:
1690–1700; overpower + -ing 2

Related forms:
o⋅ver⋅pow⋅er⋅ing⋅ly, adverb
o⋅ver⋅pow⋅er⋅ing⋅ness, noun

o⋅ver⋅pow⋅er

  [oh-ver-pou-er]
–verb (used with object)
1. to overcome, master, or subdue by superior force: to overpower a maniac.
2. to overcome or overwhelm in feeling; affect or impress excessively: overpowered with confusion and desire.
3. to gain mastery over the bodily powers or mental faculties of: a strong drink that quickly overpowered him.
4. to furnish or equip with excessive power: a giant motor that overpowered the pump.
Origin:
1585–95; over- + power

Synonyms:
1. vanquish, subjugate, conquer, defeat, beat.
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o·ver·pow·er   (ō'vər-pou'ər)   
tr.v.   o·ver·pow·ered, o·ver·pow·er·ing, o·ver·pow·ers

  1. To overcome or vanquish by superior force; subdue.

  2. To affect so strongly as to make helpless or ineffective; overwhelm.

  3. To supply with excessive mechanical power.

o·ver·pow·er·ing   (ō'vər-pou'ər-ĭng)   
adj.  So strong as to be overwhelming: an overpowering need for solitude.
o'ver·pow'er·ing·ly adv.
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Word Origin & History

overpower  (v.)
"to overcome with superior power," 1593, from over + power (q.v.).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2001 Douglas Harper
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