overpower in German
overpower in German is überwältigen, übermannen — overpower means to defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
overpower in German
überwältigen
(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.
übermannen
(transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.
What does "overpower" mean?
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verb To defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
"The security guards managed to overpower the intruder."
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verb To be so strong or intense that it dominates everything else, especially a smell or feeling.
"The smell of garlic overpowered every other flavour in the dish."
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overpower in a sentence
- The security guards managed to overpower the intruder.
- We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.
- The smell of garlic overpowered every other flavour in the dish.
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What is "overpower" in German?
"overpower" in German is überwältigen, übermannen. overpower means: To defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
How do you use "overpower" in a sentence?
Example: "The security guards managed to overpower the intruder." In German, "overpower" is überwältigen, übermannen.
Are there other ways to say "overpower" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "overpower": überwältigen, übermannen.
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