Overpower
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Physical Defeat
Used when someone is physically subdued or outmatched in strength or combat. The wrestler overpowered his opponent swiftly.
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Competitive Context
Common in sports or contests, where one participant is clearly more dominant. Despite her efforts, she was overpowered in the chess game.
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Not Always Negative
Can be positive, denoting a deserving victory or success over something problematic. The vaccine overpowered the virus spread.