Overmastering

Pronunciation: /ˈoʊvɝˈmæstɝˈɪŋ/

Overmastering (verb)

  1. to have complete control over someone or something, making it unable to resist.

Examples

  • The storm was overmastering, leaving everyone in awe of its power.
  • He felt overmastering fear during the storm.

Common collocations: overmastering force, overmastering emotion, overmastering presence

Synonyms of Overmastering

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Overmastering

  • to yield or give way to authority
  • to let go of control or restraint