to get the better of in a struggle or conflict; conquer; defeat

to overcome the enemy.

to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.); surmount

to overcome one's weaknesses.

to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind, as does liquor, a drug, exertion, or emotion

I was overcome with grief.

Archaic . to overspread or overrun.

to gain the victory; win; conquer

a plan to overcome by any means possible.

adjective

indifferent , unbothered , unconcerned , unflappable , unmoved

verb

give in , surrender , yield

adjective

affected , at a loss for words , beaten , blown-away , bowled-over , buried , conquered , defeated , overthrown , run-over , speechless , swamped , swept off one’s feet , taken , unable to continue

verb

best * , be victorious , come out on top , conquer , crush , down * , drown , get around * , get the better of , hurdle , knock over * , knock socks off , lick * , master , outlive , overpower , overthrow , overwhelm , prevail , prostrate , reduce , render , rise above , shock , stun , subdue , subjugate , surmount , survive , throw * , triumph over , vanquish , weather * , whelm , win , worst * , beat , best , prevail against , rout , worst , engulf , appall , awe , daunt , defeat , demolish , domineer , exceed , lick , speechless , suppress , triumph