OVERPOWERING
12 letters · 5 syllables · verb, adjective
Definition of OVERPOWERING
To subdue someone by superior force.
"We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."
To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.
"Bright light overpowers the eyes."
To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.
"The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."
That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.
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
Is OVERPOWERING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, OVERPOWERING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
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 | o | v | e | r | p | o | w | e | r | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 21 |
| WWF | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 25 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in OVERPOWERING
100 words from the letters in OVERPOWERING
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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.
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