How Do You Spell OVERPOWER?

1. The verb "overpower" refers to the act of overcoming or conquering something or someone with superior force, strength, or influence. It denotes the action of establishing dominance or control over another entity, often with a sense of overwhelming effect. When someone overpowers another person, they assert their authority or physical prowess in order to subdue or defeat them. This can involve physical force, emotional manipulation, or intellectual superiority.

   In a physical context, overpowering someone implies an ability to physically overpower them, rendering them helpless or unable to resist. It may involve asserting physical strength or utilizing tactics to suppress the opponent's resistance. In a psychological or emotional context, overpowering someone refers to the act of overwhelming their will or emotions, leaving them feeling overruled or incapable of asserting themselves. This could be achieved through manipulation, intimidation, or by imposing one's beliefs or desires upon them.

   The term can also be applied to non-human forces or circumstances. For instance, a natural disaster such as a hurricane or earthquake overpowering a city implies the overwhelming force of the elements, resulting in destruction and chaos. Additionally, overpowering can describe the dominant impact or influence of a particular sensation or event, such as an overpowering smell, taste, or noise, which greatly exceeds the usual level of intensity and becomes difficult to ignore or escape.

2. To bear down or crush by superior force; to vanquish.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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The word "overpower" originates from the Old French term "sur" meaning "over" and "pouvoir" meaning "to be able to" or "to have power". Through the combination of these two elements, the word "surpouvoir" was formed, which eventually evolved into "overpower" in the English language. The term carries the sense of being able to overcome or defeat someone or something by a greater amount of strength, force, or ability.

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