Overcome: Definition, Meaning, and Usage - Merriam-Webster

Overcome (_verb_) _o·​ver·​come_, _ˈō-vər-ˌkəm_

1. to get the better of : _conquer_, _defeat_

* overcome an enemy

* overcome opposition

2. to successfully deal with or surmount (a problem or difficulty) : _conquer_, _defeat_, _master_, _overpower_

* overcome a fear of flying

* overcome a disability

* overcome addiction

3. to come to terms with or accept (something unpleasant) : _bear_, _endure_, _live with_, _put up with_, _tolerate_

* overcome grief

* overcome a setback

4. to successfully reach (a point, place, or goal) : _attain_, _reach_

* overcome the highest point in the state