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overpowering
1. adj. That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.
overpower
1. v. To subdue someone by superior force.
We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.
2. v. To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
Bright light overpowers the eyes.
3. v. To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.
The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs.
4. v. (video games, transitive) To make excessively powerful.

Example Sentences

The man who asked her to marry him last month is the first one in a long time who doesn't feel threatened by my mother's overpowering persona.

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