Meaning

• 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."

• To make excessively powerful.