Overmaster
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Overmaster is a verb meaning (transitive) To overpower or overwhelm.
Meaning
(transitive) To overpower or overwhelm.
Example Sentences
Sir Jasper started from his chair, ashamed of the sick fancies that had, for the moment, overmastered him.
Did I forget! Shall I ever . . . can I ever! Can any of us ever forget that terrible scene! Mina struggled hard to keep her brave countenance, but the pain overmastered her and she put her hands before her face, and shuddered whilst she moaned.
Word Forms
- overmasters
- overmastering
- overmastered
Synonyms for overmaster
Depending on context, synonyms include overpower, overwhelm.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include overpower, overwhelm, overgo, overset, overhale, superate.
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