overmaster

An archaic verb meaning to overcome, overpower, or gain mastery over someone or something.

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1. Overcome by superior force C2 formal

   To overpower or subdue someone or something completely, often through strength or influence.

   • The army was overmastered by the enemy's superior numbers.
   • His emotions overmastered him, and he broke down in tears.
   • The storm's fury overmastered the small ship.

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   Synonyme: conquercrushdefeatdominatemasteroverpoweroverwhelmsubduevanquish

   Antonyme: capitulatesubmitsuccumbsurrenderyield

• overmastered past participle
• overmastered past simple
• overmastering present participle
• overmasters third person singular