Overpowering
Scrabble:21 ptsWWF:25 pts12 letters
Definition of Overpowering
verb
- 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.
adjective
- That overpowers; so strong as to be overwhelming.
Anagrams of Overpowering
No exact anagrams found for "overpowering". This word has a unique letter combination.
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Synonyms & Antonyms
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Letter Values
o1
v4
e1
r1
p3
o1
w4
e1
r1
i1
n1
g2
Total: 21 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Overpowering
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Overpowering"
Overpowering is a 12-letter word that scores 21 points in Scrabble and 25 points in Words With Friends.
Using "Overpowering" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "overpowering" is a high-scoring word.