The difference between Overpower and Worsen

When used as verbs, overpower means to subdue someone by superior force, whereas worsen means to make worse.

check bellow for the other definitions of Overpower and Worsen

  1. Overpower as a verb (transitive):

    To subdue someone by superior force.

    Examples:

    "We overpowered the opposing army within a couple of hours."

  2. Overpower as a verb (transitive):

    To excel or exceed in power; to cause to yield; to subdue.

    Examples:

    "Bright light overpowers the eyes."

  3. Overpower as a verb (transitive):

    To render imperceptible by means of greater strength, intensity etc.

    Examples:

    "The dish was OK, but the garlic slightly overpowered the herbs."

  4. Overpower as a verb (video games, transitive):

    To make excessively powerful.

    Examples:

    "ant nerf"

  1. Worsen as a verb (transitive):

    To make worse; to impair.

    Examples:

    "The global warming has worsened the weather."

  2. Worsen as a verb (intransitive):

    To become worse; to get worse.

    Examples:

    "The weather has worsened."

  3. Worsen as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To get the better of; to worst.

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