/ ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə(r); NAmE ˌoʊvərˈp-/ verb [ vn ]
1.
to defeat or gain control over sb completely by using greater strength :
Police finally managed to overpower the gunman.
2.
to be so strong or great that it affects or disturbs sb/sth seriously
SYN overwhelm :
Her beauty overpowered him.
The flavour of the garlic overpowered the meat.