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GET THE BETTER OF Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the phrase get the better of. (exact relations)
There is 0 hypernym of the phrase get the better of. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for GET THE BETTER OF

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defeat
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

• the feeling that accompanies an experience of being thwarted in attaining your goals

verb

• win a victory over

• thwart the passage of

overcome
verbv
verb

• win a victory over

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome

conquer
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

master
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an artist of consummate skill

• a person who has general authority over others

• a combatant who is able to defeat rivals

• directs the work of others

• presiding officer of a school

• an original creation (i.e., an audio recording) from which copies can be made

• an officer who is licensed to command a merchant ship

• someone who holds a master's degree from academic institution

• an authority qualified to teach apprentices

• key that secures entrance everywhere

adjective satellite

• most important element

verb

• be or become completely proficient or skilled in

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• have dominance or the power to defeat over

• have a firm understanding or knowledge of; be on top of

outmaneuver
verbv
verb

• defeat by more skillful maneuvering

outsmart
verbv
verb

• beat through cleverness and wit

• defeat by more skillful maneuvering

outwit
verbv
verb

• beat through cleverness and wit

overpower
verbv
verb

• overcome by superior force

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

subdue
verbv
verb

• put down by force or intimidation

• bring under control by force or authority

• hold within limits and control

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• make subordinate, dependent, or subservient

• correct by punishment or discipline

Alternatives for DEFEAT

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