obruō — meaning in English

English meaning

• overpower verb To defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
• overwhelm verb To completely overpower someone or something, whether physically or emotionally.

Senses

obruō is used for these senses in English:

• overpower (transitive) To subdue someone by superior force.

overpower — full definition

1. verb To defeat or subdue someone using greater strength or force.
2. verb To be so strong or intense that it dominates everything else, especially a smell or feeling.