overpowered

verb

Definition of overpowerednext
past tense of overpower
1
as in dominated
to bring under one's control by force of arms the invading army overpowered the countryside with lightning speed

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2
as in overwhelmed
to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress overpowered by fear of the unknown

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for overpowered
  1. dominated
  2. overwhelmed
  3. subdued
  4. conquered
  5. devastated
Verb
  • The 20-month-old war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) has been turning increasingly bloody as ceasefire efforts have stalled, and crises elsewhere have dominated world attention.
    Reuters, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • On the streaming front, Netflix and Prime Video dominated the series rankings with three titles each.
    Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024
Definition of dominated
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  • Brands that create seasonal campaigns with these influencers can increase their credibility with shoppers, who are often overwhelmed by options during the holiday season.
    Nandan Sheth, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Small independent physician practices have been overwhelmed by regulatory and reporting burdens, lacking the infrastructure and technology that larger, more complex organizations have.
    Rita Numerof, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of overwhelmed
Verb
  • Despite these sets of production trims and ongoing conflict threatening the hydrocarbon-rich Middle Eastern region, global oil prices have remained subdued for the better part of this year, under pressure from a tepid demand outlook.
    Ruxandra Iordache, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
  • New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared to defend the Marine veteran charged in the death of Jordan Neely, a homeless man with a lengthy criminal history who shouted death threats in a subway car before he was subdued and choked out.
    Louis Casiano, Fox News, 3 Dec. 2024
Definition of subdued
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  • Del Rey conquered both the main albums ranking, as well as the Official Physical Albums roster.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
  • There are many women who have started and conquered the entrepreneurial landscape later in life.
    Melissa Houston, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of conquered
Verb
  • Macy’s blamed weakness in its digital sales, as well as warm weather that devastated demand for cold-weather items like winter coats.
    David Goldman, CNN, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Our family is shocked and devastated by Luigi’s arrest.
    Molly Bohannon, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
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