Top synonyms for “overcome”: defeat, get over, get the best, get the better of, have the best, master, overpower, overtake, and 5 more below.
Definitions
- (verb)overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome“Heart disease can get the best of us”
- (verb)win a victory over“You must overcome all difficulties”
- (verb)get on top of; deal with successfully“He overcame his shyness”
- (verb)overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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What is another word for "overcome"?
Common synonyms for "overcome" include defeat, get over, get the best, get the better of, have the best, master. Our thesaurus lists 13 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What does "overcome" mean?
overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome Example: "Heart disease can get the best of us"
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