overcome
/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm/
verb
- 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.
- 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.