Meaning of 'overpower' in Yoruba is: bori


overpower: bori

Verb:

Ìrẹwẹsì, bori, iṣẹpo, kolu jade, ijatil, ṣẹgun, ya.

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Verb(1) overcome by superior force,overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli,beat; get the upper hand(2) overcome by superior force(3) overcome(4) as with emotions or perceptual stimuli(5) beat; get the upper hand

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(1) Brown has the strength and toughness to overpower defenders.(2) The domination of media and advertising can overpower our personal lives with a bigger, more fearful world.(3) The intense flavors of the cheese and veg overpower the delicate meat.(4) In hotter years the wine can show a piercing fragrance of blackcurrants and raspberries that easily overpower the earthy finish.(5) He threatened you and used his physical strength and size to overpower you.(6) He had said that just before she had managed to overpower him and break his leg.(7) His control also is very good, though he won't overpower many hitters.(8) Both like to overpower cornerbacks with their size and strength and use their speed to get downfield.(9) The sauce was sensational; rich and intensely flavoured, it enhanced but didn't overpower the meat.(10) He is hated for being a rich bully who uses his strength and wealth to overpower those who are weaker and poorer than he is.(11) They would overpower you with their strength and their will and the sheer pace of their play.(12) You must earn the horse's respect, not overpower him with strength.(13) I will overpower them with a combination of superior size, balance and condition.(14) If the opponent cannot control you through a grip, he cannot overpower you or apply his technique.(15) He overpowers tackles at the point of attack with his strength and leverage.(16) The air was a bit musty in here, but not overpoweringly so.
Related Words
(1) overpower
(2) over
(3) power
Synonyms
Verb
1. gain control over
2. overcome
3. overmaster


📺 Word Example from TV Shows

overpower you, fling you down,
tear off your clothes.

OVERPOWER you, fling you down, tear off your clothes.

Game of Thrones Season 2, Episode 10


Former can overpower the latter
giving scientific credence...

Former can OVERPOWER the latter giving scientific credence...

The Big Bang Theory Season 1, Episode 17


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