Verb
To overpower or overwhelm.
Usage- Transitive
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Sir Jasper started from his chair, ashamed of the sick fancies that had, for the moment, overmastered him.
More examples (1)
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.
Verb
overcome by superior force