overcome

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈkʌm/
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1.

succeed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)

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She managed to overcome her fear of public speaking.
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The team had to overcome many obstacles to win the championship.
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conquerdefeatmastersurmounttriumph over
2.

be overcome by (an emotion or a physical sensation)

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She was overcome with emotion when she saw her long-lost brother.
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The hikers were overcome by the sudden blizzard.
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overwhelmengulfsubmergeoverpowerovertake
1.

exhausted or made helpless by a strong emotion or physical sensation

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She felt completely overcome after running the marathon.
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He was so overcome with grief that he couldn't speak.
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overwhelmedengulfedswampedprostrateexhausted