Category:Overpower

O`ver*pow"er, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overpowered; p. pr. & vb. n. Overpowering.]

Defn: to excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to Subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes. "and overpower'd that Gallant few." Wordsworth.

Syn. -- to overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; Overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue.

Overpower O"ver*pow`er, n.

Defn: a dominating power. Bacon.