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overmastering

overmastering

8.9
The act of taking complete control of a person or thing
  • noun
  • /ˌoʊvərˈmɑːstərɪŋ/
  • Formal
translation icon : dominación
  • His overmastering of fear gave him the confidence to speak to the large crowd.

Examples

  • The general's overmastering of the enemy forces led to a swift victory.

  • She struggled against the overmastering influence of her strict upbringing.

  • The overmastering force of nature can be awe-inspiring.

  • His overmastering desire for power led to his downfall.

  • His overmastering presence commanded the attention of everyone in the room.

  • She felt the overmastering pressure to succeed weighing heavily on her shoulders.

  • The cult leader's overmastering charm made it easy for him to manipulate his followers.

Synonyms

domination
vsovermastering
102 4.7

To have power or control over other people

focuses on acquiring total control rather than merely holding influence
dominance
vsovermastering
81 5.1

Power and control over other people or groups

is about the process of gaining total power rather than the steady state
subjugation
vsovermastering
  • Formal
11 8.4

The act of forcing people or groups to obey

covers gaining complete control but does not require violent or forced methods
mastery
vsovermastering
7 5.6

Power that lets someone control people and places

is the act or process of gaining that complete power and control
overlordship
vsovermastering
9.9

A ruler's supreme control over other rulers and lands

describes the process of achieving complete control rather than the formal position

Antonyms

freedom
∞ 1.0

The right to act, speak, or think as you want without being stopped

liberation
127 3.9

The act of setting people free from control or unfair treatment

How Dominant

overmastering
  • Formal
8.9
subjugation
  • Formal
11 8.4
dominance
81 5.1
to control
∞ 2.4
influence
806 2.3

Surface Forms

overmastering singular
overmasterings plural

Morphology

overmastering = overmaster (transparent) = over + master + ing

Derived from the verb 'overmaster' with '-ing' forming a gerund/noun denoting the action or process.

Etymology

Overmastering comes from over- ('above' or 'too much') and master ('to control' or 'be in charge'). As a noun it names the act of one thing 'mastering' another completely, which is why it means the process of gaining full control or dominance.