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overpower

/əʊvəˈpaʊə/
verb
  1. To subdue someone by superior force.

    "We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

  2. To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

    "Bright light overpowers the eyes."

  3. To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

    "The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

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