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Supercede vs Overpower - What's the difference?

supercede | overpower |


As verbs the difference between supercede and overpower

is that supercede is while overpower is to subdue someone by superior force.

Empower vs Overpower - What's the difference?

empower | overpower |


In lang=en terms the difference between empower and overpower

is that empower is to give someone more confidence and/or strength to do something, often by enabling them to increase their control over their own life or situation while overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

As verbs the difference between empower and overpower

is that empower is to give permission, power, or the legal right to do something while overpower is to subdue someone by superior force.

Overpower vs Enforce - What's the difference?

overpower | enforce |


As verbs the difference between overpower and enforce

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while enforce is (obsolete|transitive) to strengthen (a castle, town etc) with extra troops, fortifications etc.

Overpower vs Quiet - What's the difference?

overpower | quiet | Related terms |


As verbs the difference between overpower and quiet

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while quiet is to become quiet, silent, still, tranquil, calm.

As an adjective quiet is

with little or no sound; free from of disturbing noise.

As a noun quiet is

the absence of sound; quietness.

Overpower vs Check - What's the difference?

overpower | check | Related terms |

Overpower is a related term of check.


As verbs the difference between overpower and check

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while check is to inspect; to examine.

As a noun check is

(chess) a situation in which the king is directly threatened by an opposing piece or check can be (textiles|usually|pluralized) a pattern made up of a grid of squares of alternating colors; a checkered pattern.

Overpower vs Engulf - What's the difference?

overpower | engulf | Related terms |

Overpower is a related term of engulf.


In lang=en terms the difference between overpower and engulf

is that overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc while engulf is to surround; to cover.

As verbs the difference between overpower and engulf

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while engulf is to overwhelm.

Overpower vs Allay - What's the difference?

overpower | allay | Related terms |

Overpower is a related term of allay.


In lang=en terms the difference between overpower and allay

is that overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc while allay is to alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

As verbs the difference between overpower and allay

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while allay is to make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

As a noun allay is

alleviation; abatement; check.

Overpower vs Suppress - What's the difference?

overpower | suppress | Related terms |

Overpower is a related term of suppress.


As verbs the difference between overpower and suppress

is that overpower is to subdue someone by superior force while suppress is to put an end to, especially with force, to crush, do away with; to prohibit, subdue.

Captivate vs Overpower - What's the difference?

captivate | overpower | Synonyms |


As verbs the difference between captivate and overpower

is that captivate is to attract and hold interest and attention of; charm while overpower is to subdue someone by superior force.

Supplant vs Overpower - What's the difference?

supplant | overpower | Synonyms |

Supplant is a synonym of overpower.


In lang=en terms the difference between supplant and overpower

is that supplant is to take the place of; to replace, to supersede while overpower is to render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

As verbs the difference between supplant and overpower

is that supplant is to take the place of; to replace, to supersede while overpower is to subdue someone by superior force.

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