v.
Pronunciation: ˌ ō -v ə r- ' pau ̇ (- ə )r
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1593
1 : to overcome by superior force : SUBDUE
2 : to affect with overwhelming intensity <the stench overpower ed us>
3 : to provide with more power than is needed or desirable <a dangerously overpower ed car>
– over · pow · er · ing · ly \ - ' pau ̇ (- ə )r-i ŋ -l ē \ adverb