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Synonyms for prevail over
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : pri-veyl |
| Phonetic Transcription : prɪˈveɪl |
Top 10 synonyms for prevail over Other synonyms for the word prevail over
- alter
- annul
- bar
- bear down
- bend to one's will
- best
- better
- block
- boss
- butcher
- call the shots
- cap
- clear
- command
- control
- countermand
- crest
- crown
- decimate
- defeat
- demolish
- detract from
- dictate
- direct
- disallow
- discomfit
- disregard
- dominate
- domineer
- down
- drown
- eclipse
- entrap
- exceed
- govern
- halt
- handle
- have one's way
- have upper hand
- head
- hinder
- hold sway over
- hurdle
- ignore
- impede
- influence
- invalidate
- keep under thumb
- lay down the law
- lead
- lead by the nose
- leap
- lick
- make null and void
- make void
- manage
- monopolize
- mow down
- negotiate
- not heed
- nullify
- obliterate
- obstruct
- outdo
- outflank
- outmaneuver
- outshine
- outstrip
- outvote
- outweigh
- over
- overbear
- overpower
- overrule
- overrun
- overshadow
- overtop
- overturn
- parry
- pass
- play first fiddle
- predominate
- preponderate
- prevail
- prevail over
- quash
- quell
- recall
- reduce
- reign
- reign supreme
- repeal
- repel
- repress
- repulse
- rescind
- revoke
- ride roughshod
- rise above
- roll back
- route
- rule
- rule against
- rule the roost
- run
- run the show
- sack
- scatter
- set aside
- shipwreck
- sink
- sit on top of
- slaughter
- smash
- subdue
- subject
- subjugate
- superabound
- supersede
- suppress
- surmount
- surpass
- swamp
- sway
- take no account of
- throw
- thwart
- top
- torpedo
- trample
- trash
- tyrannize
- upset
- vanquish
- vault
- veto
- wipe out
Définition of prevail over
Origin :- c.1400, "be successful; be efficacious," from Old French prevaleir (Modern French prévaloir) and directly from Latin praevalere "be stronger, have greater power," from prae "before" (see pre-) + valere "have power, be strong" (see valiant). Spelling in English perhaps influenced by avail. Related: Prevailed; prevailing.
- As in override/overrule : verb cancel, reverse a decision
- As in surmount : verb overcome, triumph over
- As in preponderate : verb dominate
- As in defeat : verb conquer in military manner
- As in dominate : verb govern, rule
- He should have thousands of enemies and prevail over them all.
- Extract from : « Blood and Iron » by John Hubert Greusel
- Neither could prevail over the other, and yet neither was willing to yield.
- Extract from : « Romulus, Makers of History » by Jacob Abbott
- Engage their faith; and for the first time they will prevail over their work.
- Extract from : « Studies of Christianity » by James Martineau
- Must the Public Good prevail over purity and our holiest affections?
- Extract from : « Slavery » by William E. Channing
- The life of a man, and of a man like Julien, too, ought to prevail over every consideration.
- Extract from : « The Red and the Black » by Stendhal
- I flatter myself her influence will prevail over these bad habits.
- Extract from : « Byron » by Richard Edgcumbe
- And surely they are well armed, and can prevail over demons.
- Extract from : « The Slayer Of souls » by Robert Chambers
- In the long run, the Spanish system cannot prevail over the American.
- Extract from : « The Philippines A Century Hence » by Jose Rizal
- But all her fighting was with reasons, and with reasons she could not prevail over the Deputy.
- Extract from : « Beautiful Stories from Shakespeare » by E. Nesbit
- It is we ourselves who choose it voluntarily, and will it to prevail over us.
- Extract from : « Pascal's Penses » by Blaise Pascal
Antonyms for prevail over
- abet
- advance
- aid
- allow
- approve
- assist
- attract
- be below
- build
- clear
- construct
- create
- encourage
- facilitate
- fail
- fall behind
- fix
- float
- follow
- forward
- free
- give in
- give up
- go along
- grow
- help
- increase
- inspirit
- let go
- liberate
- lose
- mismanage
- neglect
- obey
- open
- permit
- promote
- push
- receive
- release
- save
- serve
- strengthen
- submit
- support
- surrender
- win
- yield
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