overmastering

adjective

over·​mas·​ter·​ing ˌō-vər-ˈma-stə-riŋ How to pronounce overmastering (audio)
Synonyms of overmasteringnext
: dominant sense 1a
overmastering behavior
the overmastering question

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Examples of overmastering in a Sentence

a matter that should be given overmastering priority by the incoming administration

Word History

First Known Use

1613, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of overmastering was in 1613

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“Overmastering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/overmastering. Accessed 27 Jun. 2024.

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