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| break |
to tame or overcome the strength of by using force. [1/19 definitions] |
| conquer |
to get or overcome by force. [2/3 definitions] |
| deafen |
to overcome with loud noise. [1/2 definitions] |
| hurdle |
something that one must overcome in order to progress. [1/4 definitions] |
| juggernaut |
any large, powerful force, group, or object that can overcome or crush anything around it. [1/2 definitions] |
| master |
to control; overcome. [1/6 definitions] |
| overcame |
past tense of "overcome." |
| overcome |
When you overcome something, you solve it or win against it. When you overcome a problem, you solve or get over the problem. [3 definitions] |
| overpower |
to beat or overcome by greater force. [1/2 definitions] |
| panic |
to feel or be overcome by panic. [1/2 definitions] |
| smother |
to be overcome or die from lack of air; suffocate. [1/5 definitions] |
| subdue |
to overcome or conquer, as by military victory. [1/2 definitions] |
| swamp |
to weigh down, burden, or overcome; overwhelm. [1/4 definitions] |
| triumph |
to win against something or overcome difficulties. [1/4 definitions] |
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