overcome

/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
verb
  1. To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.
    • The team overcame a ten-point deficit to win the game.
    • With patience, you can overcome almost any obstacle.
    • She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.
  2. To be strongly affected or overwhelmed by an emotion or physical sensation.
    • She felt overcome by sadness at the funeral.
    • The hiker was overcome by exhaustion after the long climb.
    • He was overcome with joy when he heard the good news.
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