overpowered
ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd
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Definition of overpowered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

strengthhaving much more power or strength than needed
  • That character is overpowered compared to the others.
  • The final boss felt overpowered for low-level players.
  • The upgraded engine made the car overpowered for city driving.
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Origin of overpowered

English, over (excessive) + power (strength)

Terms with overpowered included in their meaning

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abr: overpowered
stronger or better than others in games or stories
light
be overpowered by bright light
metaphorical
be ignored or overpowered in a situation
emotion
overwhelmed or overpowered by something
defeat
completely defeated or overpowered
inner mood
strongly affected, feeling rapt or overpowered

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  1. French:surpuissant, ...
  2. German:übermächtig, ...
  3. Italian:sovrapotenziato, ...
  4. Spanish:demasiado poderoso, ...
  5. Portuguese:demasiado poderoso, ...
  6. Chinese:过强, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒的な強さの, ...
  8. Arabic:مُفرِط القُوَّة, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹבֶרְפָּאוֶּרְד, ...
  10. Russian:чересчур мощный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:занадто сильний, ...
  12. Hindi:अधिक शक्ति वाला, ...
overpower
ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə

Definition of overpower - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
conflictdefeat or control someone using greater strength or force
  • The team managed to overpower their opponents easily.
overwhelm subdue
2.
powerrender imperceptible by greater strength or intensity
  • The loud music overpowered her voice.
dominate overwhelm subdue
3.
overwhelm emotionallyaffect so strongly as to make helpless or unable to think clearly
  • She was overpowered by grief and couldn't continue speaking..
overcome overwhelm
4.
gamingTECH.make excessively powerful in video gamesTECH.
  • The new update overpowered the character.
dominate overpowering overwhelm
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Origin of overpower

Old English, ofer (over) + paweor (power)

Examples of overpower in a sentence

  • He tried to overpower his rival during the match.
  • The spices in the dish overpowered the subtle flavors.
  • His charisma could overpower any room he entered.
  • He was overpowered by the beauty of the landscape.
  • The audience was overpowered by the actor's performance.
  • Players complained that the weapon was overpowered.

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  1. French:dominer, étouffer, ...
  2. German:überwältigen, überdecken, ...
  3. Italian:sopraffare, coprire, ...
  4. Spanish:superar, apagar, ...
  5. Portuguese:dominar, abafar, ...
  6. Chinese:击败, 盖过, ...
  7. Japanese:圧倒する, かき消す, ...
  8. Arabic:تَغَلَّبَ عَلَيْهِ, طَغَى, ...
  9. Hebrew:לְהַכְנִיעַ, לְהַאֲפִיל עַל, ...
  10. Russian:одолеть, заглушить, ...
  11. Ukrainian:пересилювати/пересилити, заглушити, ...
  12. Hindi:काबू कर लेना, दबा देना, ...
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