over·come 
/ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ verb
over·comes; over·came /ˌoʊvɚˈkʌm/ verb /-ˈkeɪm/ over·come; over·com·ing [+ obj] 1 : to defeat (someone or something)
▪ After a tough battle, they overcame the enemy. 2 : to successfully deal with or gain control of (something difficult)
▪ a story about overcoming adversity ▪ She overcame a leg injury and is back running again. ▪ He overcame [=conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder. 3 : to affect (someone) very strongly or severely — usually used as (be) overcome ▪ The people trapped in the burning building were overcome by the heat and smoke. ▪ The family was overcome [=overwhelmed] by grief.
▪ After a tough battle, they overcame the enemy.
▪ a story about overcoming adversity ▪ She overcame a leg injury and is back running again. ▪ He overcame [=conquered] his fear of heights and climbed the ladder.
