overcome overcome /ˈoʊvɝˌkəm/

verb

1. () Win a victory over  ( get the better of , defeat , overcome )
   win a victory over
    You must overcome all difficulties
   You must overcome all difficulties
    Defeat your enemies
   defeat your enemies
    He overcame his shyness
   He overcame his shyness
    He overcame his infirmity
   He overcame his infirmity
    Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
   Her anger got the better of her and she blew up
   
2. () Get on top of; deal with successfully  ( get over , subdue , master , overcome , surmount )
   get on top of; deal with successfully
    He overcame his shyness
   He overcame his shyness
   
3. () Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli  ( overtake , whelm , overpower , overcome , overwhelm , sweep over )
   overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
     With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.
   With determination and hard work, she overcame her fear of public speaking.
   
4. Overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome  ( have the best , overcome , get the best )
   overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome
    Heart disease can get the best of us
   Heart disease can get the best of us