OVERMASTER


Meaning of OVERMASTER in English

ˌ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ transitive verb

Etymology: Middle English overmaistren, from over (I) + maistren to master

1. : to establish mastery over : subdue , vanquish

the sensation overmastered me completely — Rudyard Kipling

2. obsolete : to be master over

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