supercede |
overpower |
As verbs the difference between supercede and overpower
is that
supercede is while
overpower is to subdue someone by superior force.
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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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