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overpowering

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o·ver·pow·er·ing  (vr-pour-ng)
adj.
So strong as to be overwhelming: an overpowering need for solitude.

over·power·ing·ly adv.
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.overpowering - so strong as to be irresistible; "an overpowering need for solitude"; "the temptation to despair may become overwhelming"; "an overwhelming majority"
irresistible, resistless - impossible to resist; overpowering; "irresistible (or resistless) impulses"; "what happens when an irresistible force meets an immovable object?"

overpowering
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Spanish overpowering [əuvəˈpauərɪŋ] adj [heat] → agobiante; [smell] → penetrante
French overpowering [əuvəˈpauərɪŋ] overpower adjirrésistible; [heat, stench] → suffocant(e)
German overpowering [əuvəˈpauərɪŋ] overpower adj [heat] → unerträglich; [stench] → durchdringend; [feeling, desire] → überwältigend
Italian overpowering [əuvəˈpauərɪŋ] adjirresistibile; [heat, stench] → soffocante

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There was Robert's reproach making itself felt by a quicker, fiercer, more overpowering love, which had awakened within her toward him.
If Alban Morris had been indeed the person trusted as messenger by Sir Jervis, the conclusion that followed filled Emily with overpowering emotions of curiosity and surprise.
When we were somewhat recovered from the overpowering Effusions of our grief, Edward desired that we would consider what was the most prudent step to be taken in our unhappy situation while he repaired to his imprisoned freind to lament over his misfortunes.
 
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