What is the meaning of overpowering?

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verb

Overcome by superior force.
- synonyms: overpower, overmaster, overwhelm
Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.
- synonyms: overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake

adjective

So strong as to be irresistible.
- usage: "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"
- synonyms: overwhelming

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