overpowering

• Descreve algo extremamente forte ou intenso, muitas vezes a ponto de dominar, subjugar ou ser difícil de resistir.

Describes something that is extremely strong or intense, often to the point of being overwhelming or difficult to resist.

1. Irresistibly strongB2formal

   So strong or intense that it cannot be resisted or controlled.

   Irresistível

   • The smell of the flowers was overpowering in the small room.
   • He felt an overpowering urge to laugh during the serious speech.
   • The heat in the desert was overpowering, making it hard to breathe.

   Sinônimoscompellingconsumingforcefulirresistibleoverwhelmingpotentpowerfulunbearable

   Antônimosfeeblemildweak

• Verbo usado para indicar a ação de superar, dominar ou obter controle sobre alguém ou algo por meio de força, poder ou influência maiores. Também pode significar subjugar ou derrotar alguém, ou ser tão intenso que se torna avassalador.

A verb used to indicate the act of defeating or gaining control over someone or something by using greater strength, force, or influence.

1. Overcome by superior forceB2formal

   To defeat or gain control over someone or something by using greater strength or power.

   Dominar com força superior

   • The police managed to overpower the suspect without using weapons.
   • The army was able to overpower the enemy forces with superior tactics.
   • He tried to resist, but the guards quickly overpowered him.

   Sinônimosbeatconquercrushdefeatget the better ofmasterovercomeoverwhelmsubduevanquish

   Antônimoscapitulatesubmitsurrenderyield

2. Overcome by emotions or stimuliB2formal

   To be so strongly affected by a feeling or sensory experience that it becomes difficult to think or act normally.

   Dominar

   • She was overpowered by grief after hearing the tragic news.
   • The intense smell of flowers in the room nearly overpowered him.
   • He felt completely overpowered by the beauty of the sunset.

   Sinônimosbowl overconsumedazeengulffloorovercomeovertakeoverwhelmparalyzestunstupefyswamp