overcome

To succeed in dealing with a problem or difficulty.

To succeed in controlling a problem after a long period of time or a lot of effort.

To fully and totally defeat or get control of something, such as a problem or feeling.

To succeed in controlling a problem after a long time, especially when there have been difficulties.

To slowly and steadily get control over a problem over a period of time.

To have dealt with the majority or most significant part of a problem.

To have made progress with a problem but not solved it completely.

Used as a noun phrase to describe the act of trying to overcome something.

To provide assistance in dealing with a difficulty.

To provide assistance to a specific person in dealing with a difficulty.

To make an attempt to deal with a problem or difficulty.

To succeed in doing something, especially something difficult.

To try very hard to deal with something that is difficult or that causes problems.

To make an effort to defeat or deal with something difficult.

To fight hard and with determination to defeat a serious problem.

To be so strongly affected by an emotion or physical state that you cannot act normally.

To be very much affected by an emotion or physical state.

To be very close to being unable to control your emotions or actions.

To be close to being overwhelmed by a feeling or physical state.

Used when a strong physical force or an overwhelming external factor (e.g., smoke, fumes, sleepiness) affects someone.

Used when a powerful emotion (e.g., joy, grief, remorse) affects someone so strongly they lose control.