overpowers in English

verb
1
defeat or overcome with superior strength.
He is hated for being a rich bully who uses his strength and wealth to overpower those who are weaker and poorer than he is.
synonyms:gain control overoverwhelmprevail overget the better ofoutdogain mastery overoverthrowoverturnsubduesuppresssubjugaterepressbring someone to their kneesconquerdefeattriumph overworsttrouncethrashlickbestclobberwipe the floor with

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1. Both flavors are present, but one completely overpowers the other.

2. 'Old Self and New Self' in the 'Lyra Apostolica') overpowers these lower Bayings for peace and quiet

3. Would you pour on the flavoring in such large amounts that it even overpowers the food?

4. Researchers tell us there is a mechanism in our brain called the pleasure center.2 When activated by certain drugs or behaviors, it overpowers the part of our brain that governs our willpower, judgment, logic, and morality.