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overmaster Definition

over·mas·ter (ō′vər mas′tər)

transitive verb

to overcome; conquer; subdue

Etymology: ME overmaistren

overmaster Usage Examples

Object

  • desire: Toward some unknown goal it presses through the ages, impelled by an overmastering desire of happiness.

Browse dictionary entries near overmaster

  1. ‹ overman
  2. ‹ overly
  3. ‹ overlord
  4. ‹ overlooking
  5. ‹ overlooked
  6. ‹ overlook
  7. ‹ overlong
  8. ‹ overload
  9. ‹ overlie
  10. ‹ overlearn
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