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overpower in Arabic

اِسْتَبَدَّ istabadda

UK/əʊvəˈpaʊə//oʊ.vɚˈpaʊ̯.ɚ/

overpower in Arabic: اِسْتَبَدَّ (istabadda). In English, overpower means to subdue someone by superior force.

Arabic words for overpower

subdue someone by superior force — see also compel
اِسْتَبَدَّ istabadda

English meaning of overpower

  1. verb To subdue someone by superior force.
  2. verb To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
  3. verb To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity, etc.
  4. verb To make excessively powerful.

Full definition of overpower

overpower in a sentence

  • We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours.
  • Bright light overpowers the eyes.
  • The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs.

Synonyms of overpower

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Questions about overpower in Arabic

What is the meaning of overpower in Arabic?
Overpower in Arabic is اِسْتَبَدَّ (istabadda).
ما معنى كلمة overpower؟
Overpower: اِسْتَبَدَّ (istabadda).
What does overpower mean in English?
Overpower means to subdue someone by superior force.

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