Antonyms for overcome
| Grammar : Adj, verb |
| Spell : oh-ver-kuhm |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm |
Definition of overcome
Origin :- Old English ofercuman "to reach, overtake," also "to conquer, prevail over," from ofer (see over) + cuman "to come" (see come (v.)). A common Germanic compound (cf. Middle Dutch overkomen, Old High German ubarqueman, German überkommen). In reference to mental or chemical force, "to overwhelm, render helpless," it is in late Old English. Meaning "to surmount" (a difficulty or obstacle) is from c.1200. The Civil Rights anthem "We Shall Overcome" was put together c.1950s from lyrics from Charles Tindley's spiritual "I'll Overcome Some Day" (1901), and melody from pre-Civil War spiritual "No More Auction Block for Me." Related: Overcame; overcoming.
- adj overwhelmed; visibly moved
- verb beat, defeat
- He had fallen into a chair, faint and overcome, as tears came to his eyes.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- This computation covers only the machine's power to overcome resistance.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- What was the matter with her that she was less gay, and that she was so overcome by this delicious pang?
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- What had he said, what was the word he had just pronounced, that she should be so overcome by it?
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- She listened to him, silent, overcome with compassion, yet very happy withal.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- He seemed shrivelled and bent, as if some sudden weakness had overcome him.
- Extract from : « The Underdog » by F. Hopkinson Smith
- Mr Verloc moved his hands slightly, as if overcome by an impossible suggestion.
- Extract from : « The Secret Agent » by Joseph Conrad
- But the yearning towards the parent country is too strong to be overcome.
- Extract from : « In the Heart of Vosges » by Matilda Betham-Edwards
- The weariness of Castell had overcome him again, however, for he snored at his side.
- Extract from : « Fair Margaret » by H. Rider Haggard
- Lady Delacour was overcome by the tenderness with which Belinda spoke.
- Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 3 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
Synonyms for overcome
- affected
- at a loss for words
- be victorious
- beaten
- best
- blown-away
- bowled-over
- buried
- come out on top
- conquer
- conquered
- crush
- defeated
- down
- drown
- get around
- get the better of
- hurdle
- knock over
- knock socks off
- lick
- master
- outlive
- overpower
- overthrow
- overthrown
- overwhelm
- prevail
- prostrate
- reduce
- render
- rise above
- run-over
- shock
- speechless
- stun
- subdue
- subjugate
- surmount
- survive
- swamped
- swept off one's feet
- taken
- throw
- triumph over
- unable to continue
- vanquish
- weather
- whelm
- win
- worst
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