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OVERPOWERING

12 letters · 5 syllables · verb, adjective

O 1/1
V 4/5
E 1/1
R 1/1
P 3/4
O 1/1
W 4/4
E 1/1
R 1/1
I 1/1
N 1/2
G 2/3

Definition of OVERPOWERING

verb

To subdue someone by superior force.

"We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

verb

To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

"Bright light overpowers the eyes."

verb

To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

"The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

adjective

That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.

Antonyms of OVERPOWERING

Words with opposite meaning

Examples of OVERPOWERING 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."

Word Details

Letters
12
Syllables
5
Scrabble
21
points
WWF
25
points

Is OVERPOWERING a Scrabble Word?

Yes, OVERPOWERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:

Scrabble US (TWL) — 21 pts Scrabble UK (SOWPODS) — 21 pts Words With Friends — 25 pts

Tip: OVERPOWERING uses 12 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.

Letter Values for OVERPOWERING

Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.

Letter overpowering Total
Scrabble 141131411112 21
WWF 151141411123 25

Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERPOWERING

100 words from the letters in OVERPOWERING

How to Use OVERPOWERING in Word Games

OVERPOWERING is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.

Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble OVERPOWERING to find 100 additional valid words.

Frequently Asked Questions About OVERPOWERING

What does OVERPOWERING mean?
OVERPOWERING is a verb. To subdue someone by superior force.
Is OVERPOWERING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, OVERPOWERING is valid in Scrabble US (TWL) and valid in Scrabble UK (SOWPODS). It is worth 21 points in Scrabble.
How many points is OVERPOWERING worth in Scrabble?
OVERPOWERING is worth 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends. It is a 12-letter word with 5 syllables.
How many words can you make from OVERPOWERING?
You can make 100 words from the letters in OVERPOWERING. The longest sub-words are 10 letters long. Use our word unscrambler to see the full list with point values.