overpower

overpower
verb
1)

the prisoners might overpower the crew

Syn:
gain control over, overwhelm, prevail over, get the better of, outdo, gain mastery over, overthrow, overturn, subdue, suppress, subjugate, repress, bring someone to their knees, conquer, defeat, triumph over, worst, trounce; informal thrash, lick, best, clobber, wipe the floor with
2)

he was overpowered by grief

Syn:
overcome, overwhelm, move, stir, affect, touch, stun, shake, devastate, take aback, leave speechless; informal bowl over

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