O′ver‐pow″er (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p.Overpowered (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Overpowering.] To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to vanquish; to subdue; as, the light overpowers the eyes. “And overpower'd that gallant few.” Wordsworth.
Syn. — To overbear; overcome; vanquish; defeat; crush; overwhelm; overthrow; rout; conquer; subdue.