overcoming

verb

Meaning

To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
To win or prevail in some sort of battle, contest, etc.
To come or pass over; to spread over.
To overflow; to surcharge.
The act by which something is overcome, or surmounted.

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Related words

surmount(English)get over(English)overpower(English)swamped(English)overwhelm(English)defeat(English)subdue(English)overpowered(English)adversity(English)obstacles(English)deficit(English)barriers(English)

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Sources

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