overpower
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conquer, dominate, pacify, subdue, subject, subjugate, subordinate, vanquish
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The Barksdales, who are also facing burglary and arson charges, got free during their transport by overpowering two security officers and kidnapping them together with a third inmate in a prison van. — Ben Kesslen, NBC News, "Fugitive couple wanted for murder might be getting help from white supremacists, police say," 10 Sep. 2019 We are held together by our recognition of individual rights—yet our individualism is overpowering our sense of community and starting to eat away at the fabric of society. — Astra Taylor, The New Republic, "One for All," 26 Aug. 2019 Kardashian West called the Pink Lips scent the most tropical with lots of coconut (without smelling like overpowering sunscreen!). — Kaitlyn Frey, PEOPLE.com, "Everything to Know About Kim Kardashian and Kylie Jenner's First KKW Fragrance Collaboration," 21 Aug. 2019 The mech’s ability to jump hundreds of yards, paired with its hefty armor, have drawn the ire of players for being overpowered, spawning the #RemoveTheMech hashtag which quickly began trending in the United States. — Jason Fanelli, The Hollywood Reporter, "E-sports Organizers Ban Competitor Following Sexual Misconduct Allegations," 14 Aug. 2019 Witnesses told investigators Holland was overpowering the officer, and that a witness shot Holland in the shoulder after fearing for the officer's life. — Michael Brown, Cincinnati.com, "Family sues woman who came to conservation officer's aide in fatal Indiana shooting," 17 Apr. 2018 With chili chocolate, brunettes can play with red hair without overpowering their natural shade. — Leah Prinzivalli, Allure, "The Chili Chocolate Hair-Color Trend Is the Prettiest Way for Brunettes to Go Red," 3 Oct. 2018 The suspected shooter was overpowered during the attack by a 65-year-old man named Mohamed Rafiq, said his counsel Abdul-Satar Ali on Sunday. — Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, "Suspected mosque shooter has two black eyes after being pinned by 65-year-old," 12 Aug. 2019 The shooter, who wore body armor and a helmet, was overpowered by members of the mosque before police arrived, Mushtaq added. — NBC News, "Gunman with multiple weapons opens fire at Norway mosque, injuring one," 10 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'overpower.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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