overcome
/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/verb
To succeed in dealing with a problem, fear, or difficulty that was holding you back.
Example sentences
- “She worked hard to overcome her fear of public speaking.”
- “The team overcame a ten-point deficit to win.”
- “Many immigrants overcome language barriers within a few years.”
In the passive it describes strong emotion: 'overcome with grief' or 'overcome by smoke'. The past tense is 'overcame', and the past participle is 'overcome'.