Meaning of the word overpowering in English

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overpowering

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈpaʊ.ɚ.ɪŋ/

Adjective

1.

too strong to be able to continue or resist:

Example:
Firefighters were driven back by the overpowering heat of the flames.
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