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overpowering
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/
more overpowering
Comp.
most overpowering
Super.
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/
Translations
The overpowering urge to laugh was hard to resist.
Непреодолимое желание смеяться было трудно сдержать.
The overpowering smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
Подавляющий запах чеснока наполнил кухню.
The overpowering noise from the construction site made it hard to concentrate.
Оглушительный шум со стройки мешал сосредоточиться.
Additional translations
Definitions
The overpowering smell of garlic filled the kitchen.
His overpowering personality made it difficult for others to express their opinions.
The army launched an overpowering assault that left the enemy no chance to regroup.
overpowerings
pl
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊərɪŋ/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊərɪŋ/
Gerund-derived noun meaning the act or process of overpowering.
Definitions
The sudden overpowering of the fortress surprised the defenders.
overpowering
Gerund
overpowered
Past Simple
overpowered
Past Participle
overpowering
Gerund
UK
/ˌəʊvəˈpaʊə/
US
/ˌoʊvərˈpaʊər/
Translations
The army managed to overpower the rebels.
Армии удалось подавить повстанцев.
He tried to overpower his fear of heights.
Он пытался пересилить свой страх высоты.
The loud music could overpower any conversation.
Громкая музыка могла заглушать любой разговор.
Additional translations
Definitions
The army was able to overpower the enemy forces with their advanced weaponry.
The strong scent of the flowers seemed to overpower her senses.
He was overpowered by a sudden wave of nostalgia as he walked through his childhood neighborhood.