overmastering
ˌəʊvərˈmɑːstərɪŋ
Definition

Definition of overmastering - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

powerRaredominating or controlling in a powerful wayRare
  • The overmastering fear kept him from moving.
controlling domineering

Noun

dominationRarethe act of overpowering or overwhelming completelyRare
  • The overmastering of the small village was swift and complete.
conquest domination subjugation
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Origin of overmastering

Old English, ofer (over) + mesterian (to master)

Examples of overmastering in a sentence

  • The overmastering urge to win consumed the athlete.
  • The overmastering of the opposition was evident in the final match.
  • His overmastering of the debate left no room for doubt.

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  1. French:dominant, subjugation, ...
  2. German:überwältigend, Überwältigung, ...
  3. Italian:travolgente, sopraffazione, ...
  4. Spanish:avasallador, dominación, ...
  5. Portuguese:avassalador, dominação, ...
  6. Chinese:压倒性的, 征服, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒的な, 制圧, ...
  8. Arabic:طاغٍ, إِخْضاع, ...
  9. Hebrew:מִשְׁתַלֵּט, הִשְׁתַּלְּטוּת, ...
  10. Russian:всепоглощающий, подавление, ...
  11. Ukrainian:непереборний, підкорення, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रबल, पूर्ण अधिग्रहण, ...
overmaster
ˌoʊvərˈmæstər

Definition of overmaster - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
controlRaregain control or power over someone or somethingRare
  • He struggled to overmaster his fear of heights..
dominate subdue
2.
emotionRareoverwhelm emotionally or mentallyRare
  • She was overmastered by a sudden wave of sadness.
overpower overwhelm subdue
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Origin of overmaster

Old English, ofer (over) + mæster (master)

Examples of overmaster in a sentence

  • The general aimed to overmaster the enemy forces.
  • He was overmastered by a sense of dread.
  • The news overmastered her with unexpected joy.

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  1. French:maîtriser, submerger, ...
  2. German:überwältigen, übermannen, ...
  3. Italian:sopraffare, travolgere, ...
  4. Spanish:superar, abrumar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominar, subjugar, ...
  6. Chinese:控制, 压倒, ...
  7. Japanese:克服する, 圧倒する, ...
  8. Arabic:تَغَلَّبَ, اِسْتَوْلَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִשְׁלוֹט, לְהַכְנִיעַ רֶגֶשִׁית, ...
  10. Russian:преодолеть, подавлять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:подолати, переповнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:काबू पाना, अभिभूत करना, ...
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