overcome

Definition

  • verb: to defeat (someone or something)
  • verb: to get the better of
  • usually used as '(be) overcome'
  • synonyms: surmount, conquer, subdue

Examples

  • The people trapped in the burning building 'were overcome' by the heat and smoke.

  • The family 'was overcome' [='overwhelmed'] by grief.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) - Ned: And Jon Arryn tracked them all down. Why? He was the King's Hand. Perhaps Robert wanted them looked after. He was overcome with fatherly love. Come. - Jory! - My Lord. Such a small pack (..)
    2011 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: The Wolf and the Lion Season: 1 Episode 5
  • (..) I loved your mother more than you could ever know. Given the opportunity, what do we do to those who've hurt the ones we love? In a better world, one where love could overcome strength and duty, you might have been my child. But we don't live in that world. You're more beautiful than she ever was. (..)
    2014 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: Mockingbird Season: 4 Episode 7
  • (..) What is this? Bijenhoning. Our honey. With large quantities of our stolen. This is much worse than what these bears have affected us all. And I intend to overcome going to do. Barry stopper. - Who has told you that people steal our honey? That is only a rumor. - Does that look like a rumor? (..)
    2007 Bee Movie