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The verb "overmaster" refers to the act of overpowering, dominating, or gaining control over someone or something excessively or irresistibly. It describes the act of overwhelming or subjugating with superior force, strength, or influence.
When applied to individuals, "overmaster" suggests exerting extraordinary influence or control over someone, typically in a way that surpasses their ability to resist or counteract it. It often entails overpowering their will, intellect, or emotions, and compelling them to act or think in a particular manner. For instance, an outstanding public speaker may be able to overmaster their audience, captivating and persuading them effortlessly.
In the context of nature or physical forces, "overmaster" pertains to dominating, conquering, or subduing them through sheer strength or power. For example, a massive storm may overmaster a town, leaving destruction and chaos in its wake.
The term can also be used metaphorically to describe the overwhelming or overpowering of emotions, desires, or temptations. For instance, someone might be overmastered by an intense feeling of love, causing them to act irrationally or impulsively.
Overall, "overmaster" denotes the act of completely and overwhelmingly gaining control, domination, or influence over something or someone, often implying a sense of power, irresistibility, or overwhelming force.
The word "overmaster" dates back to the late 16th century and is derived from the combination of two words: "over" and "master".
The term "over" comes from the Old English word "ofer", which means "above" or "beyond". It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic language, where "ubera" meant "over" or "across". This word evolved into "over" in Middle English.
The word "master" has its origins in the Latin word "magister", which translates to "chief" or "ruler". This eventually made its way into Old English as "mægister" and later "magister" in Middle English.
When combined, "over" and "master" create the verb "overmaster", which means to overpower or gain control over someone or something.
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