overmaster

/ˌoʊvərˈmæstər/
verb
  1. To overcome or gain control over someone or something, especially through superior strength or force.
    • The army's strategy was to overmaster the enemy with a surprise attack.
    • Her fear of public speaking was so strong that it seemed to overmaster her completely.
    • The champion wrestler managed to overmaster his opponent in the final round.
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