How to Say "to overpower" in Spanish
The Spanish word for “to overpower” is “matar” — B2 level.
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VerbB2
referring to a flavor or scent

Examples
No le pongas tanta cebolla, vas a matar el sabor del pescado.
Don't add so much onion, you're going to overpower the taste of the fish.
El color brillante de la pared mata la delicadeza de los muebles.
The bright color of the wall ruins the delicacy of the furniture.
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