Forcibly overwhelm via more stellar changes (5,6)

I believe the answer is:

steam roller

(Other definitions for steam roller that I've seen before include "Road surface flattener" , "Heavy roadmaking vehicle" , "Road surface smoother" , "Crush" , "Heavy machinery" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.

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