O"ver*pow`er , n. A dominating power. Bacon.
O`ver*pow"er (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Overpowered (?);
p. pr. & vb. n.
Overpowering.]
To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes. "And overpower'd that gallant few." Wordsworth.
Syn. -- To overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue.
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