overpower

3 definitions • 3 examples

to defeat someone by having greater strength or power:

The gunman was finally overpowered by three security guards.

If a smell or feeling overpowers you, it is so strong that it makes you feel weak or ill:

The heat/smell of gas overpowered me as I went into the house.

to defeat someone by having greater strength or power:

The team’s forward is strong enough to overpower smaller defenders and quick enough to drive past bigger ones.