overpower in Latin
overpower in Latin is obruō — overpower means to defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
overpower in Latin
obruō
(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.
- The smell of garlic overpowered every other flavour in the dish.
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What is "overpower" in Latin?
"overpower" in Latin is obruō. 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 Latin, "overpower" is obruō.
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