overpower

Meanings

• verb

  Have the power to overcome or suppress something.

  - "The army was able to overpower the enemy's defenses."
  - "Despite her fear, she managed to overpower her attacker."

• verb

  Exerting control or influence over someone or something.

  - "The boss overpowers his employees with his aggressive management style."
  - "The government overpowers the opposition through propaganda."

---

Antonyms

nerf

---

Rhymes

Words rhyming with overpower
power , flower , tower , hour , dower

---

Variants

List of all variants of overpower that leads to same result
overpower , overpowered , overpowering , overpoweringly , overpowers

---

Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

overpowers, overpowered, overpowering, overpowerable

---

Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Over- (meaning 'above' or 'beyond') + power (meaning 'ability to act' or 'control').

---

Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The word 'overpower' first appeared in English in the late 15th century.

2. The term 'overpower' is often used in sports to describe a player or team's ability to dominate their opponents.

---

Related Concepts

informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to

1. Dominance: Overpower is closely related to the concept of dominance, which refers to having control or influence over others.

2. Power dynamics: Understanding power dynamics is essential to understanding the implications of overpower.

---

Culture

Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.

Overpower has been used extensively in literature and art to depict power struggles and dominance. In music, it is often used as a theme in heavy metal and rock genres to express strength and control.

How to Memorize "overpower"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person or animal exerting strength and control over another. Imagine the power and determination in their eyes and actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'overpower' with the feeling of control and dominance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Over Power' stands for 'Over Ability to Act' or 'Over Control'.

---

Memorize "overpower" using Dictozo

The best and recommended way to memorize overpower is, by using Dictozo. Just save the word in Dictozo extension and let the app handle the rest. It enhances the memorization process in two ways:

1. Highlighting:

   Whenever users encounters the saved word on a webpage, Dictozo highlights it, drawing the user's attention and reinforcing memorization.
2. Periodic Reminders:

   Dictozo will send you periodic reminders to remind you the saved word, it will ask you quiz. These reminders could be in the form of notifications or emails, prompting users to recall and reinforce their knowledge.