overcame

Definitions

Succeeded in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

Defeated an opponent or prevailed in a struggle.

Overpowered or overwhelmed by a strong emotion or physical condition.

Examples

She overcame her fear of public speaking by practicing every day.

The team overcame a significant deficit to win the championship game.

Synonyms

conquered surmounted defeated mastered vanquished prevailed over bested

Antonyms

succumbed failed lost yielded surrendered capitulated gave in