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Discover LudwigThe phrase "are overpowered" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used to describe a situation where someone or something is dominated or defeated by a stronger force or influence.
Example: "In the final battle, the heroes realized they are overpowered by the enemy's sheer numbers and advanced technology."
Alternatives: "are overwhelmed" or "are defeated".
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are overpowered
verb
To subdue someone by superior force.
Exact(18)
"In lots of situations women are overpowered by their emotions," she added.
Too often, the live performers are overpowered and the stage picture cluttered.
If girls are overpowered by pushy boys in the classroom, this should be tackled by teachers – not by sending each group to different schools.
Mixed greens with slices of unripe plum are overpowered by raspberry balsamic vinegar, and those who order it might skip the accompanying goat-cheese crostini.
In many ways, these still-life images are overpowered by the intensely strong faces watching from the other side of the gallery.
The grade-inflating summaries she offers at the beginning and the end of the book are overpowered by the damning portrait that emerges in between.
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She was overpowered.
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