overpowering Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. verb overcome by superior force
   overpower; overwhelm; overmaster.
   
2. verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
   overtake; overwhelm; overpower; whelm; overcome; sweep over.
   
3. adjective satellite so strong as to be irresistible
   overwhelming.
   
   • an overpowering need for solitude
   • the temptation to despair may become overwhelming
   • an overwhelming majority

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