Ō'ver-pow'er, v. t.

v. t. [imp. & p. p. OVERPOWERED; p. pr. & vb. n. OVERPOWERING.]

1. To affect with a power or force that can not be borne; as, the light overpowers the eyes.
2. To vanquish by force; to subdue; to reduce to silence in action or submission; to defeat.

Syn.—To overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue.