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OVERCAME Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word overcame. (exact relations)
There are 14 hypernyms of the word overcame. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for OVERCAME

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defeated
verbv
adjective

• beaten or overcome; not victorious

noun

• people who are defeated

adjective satellite

• disappointingly unsuccessful

mastered
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• understood perfectly

surmounted
verbv
adjective

• having something on top

achieved
verb, adjectivev, adj
verb

• to gain with effort

conquered
verbv
verb

• bring under control by force or authority

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

• overcome by conquest

triumphed
verbv
noun

• a successful ending of a struggle or contest

• the exultation of victory

verb

• prove superior

• be ecstatic with joy

• dwell on with satisfaction

• to express great joy

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

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

overpower
verbv
verb

• overcome by superior force

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

overtake
verbv
verb

• catch up with and possibly overtake

• travel past

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

overwhelm
verbv
verb

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• charge someone with too many tasks

• cover completely or make imperceptible

• overcome by superior force

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

surmount
verbv
verb

• get on top of; deal with successfully

• be on top of

• reach the highest point of

• be or do something to a greater degree

whelm
verbv
verb

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

• to neither fail to meet nor exceed expectation

get over
verbv
verb

• travel across or pass over

• to bring (a necessary but unpleasant task) to an end

• improve in health

• get on top of; deal with successfully

get the best
verb

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

get the better of
verb

• win a victory over

have the best
verb

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

sweep over
verbv
verb

• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Best Hypernyms For OVERCAME

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overcame, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (13)
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Phrases (1)
beat out

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