English verb: overmaster | |||
1. | overmaster (competition) overcome by superior force | ||
Examples | The fighter managed to overmaster his opponent | ||
Synonyms | overpower, overwhelm | ||
Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody. Something ----s somebody | ||
Broader (hypernym) | beat, beat out, crush, shell, trounce, vanquish | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | steamroll, steamroller | ||