Overpowered

/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərd/ verb, adjective

Definition

Defeated or subdued by superior strength or force; also means stronger or more intense than necessary.

Etymology

Compound of 'over-' plus 'power,' forming a phrasal verb in English by the 1600s meaning 'to surpass in power.'

Kelly Says

In gaming, 'overpowered' characters break the balance, but in life, overpowered emotions literally overwelm your thinking brain—when you're angry or scared, your amygdala overpowers your prefrontal cortex!

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