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overcome

[oh-ver-kuhm] / ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm /
ADJECTIVE
overwhelmed; visibly moved
Synonyms
STRONG
affected beaten buried conquered defeated overthrown swamped taken
WEAK
at a loss for words blown-away bowled-over speechless swept off one's feet unable to continue
Antonyms
WEAK
indifferent unbothered unconcerned unflappable unmoved
VERB
beat, defeat
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conquer crush overpower overwhelm reduce stun surmount survive weather win
STRONG
best down drown hurdle lick master outlive overthrow prevail prostrate render run over shock subdue subjugate throw vanquish whelm worst
WEAK
be victorious come out on top get around get the better of knock over knock socks off rise above triumph over
Antonyms
STRONGEST
fail forfeit lose surrender yield
STRONG
help
WEAK
give in

Example Sentences

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He is showing Nigerians that obstacles and prejudice can be overcome, and people with disabilities can succeed like everyone else if given the opportunity.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Katelyn Rosen did not land her vault and got a 9.2125 that the Bruins had to overcome in the final rotation.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

According to Gloyn, these longer-lasting formulations may help overcome GLP-1 resistance.

From Science Daily • Apr. 12, 2026

Los Osos 4, JSerra 3: A four-run seventh helped Los Osos overcome a 3-0 deficit.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 11, 2026

But for the first time, Doha felt a terrible rage overcome him.

From "Finding Junie Kim" by Ellen Oh

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