overcome
verb [T usually passive] (UNABLE TO ACT) /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ (overcame, overcome)Definition
C2 to prevent someone from being able to act or think in the usual way: They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses. Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes.Preventing and impedingLimiting and restricting
(Definition of overcome verb (UNABLE TO ACT) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus
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Synonyms and related words:
- avoid verb
- avoidable adjective
- bar noun (PREVENTING)
- be a drag on sb/sth idiom
- block sth out phrasal verb (STOP FROM PASSING)
- flameproof adjective
- hamper verb
- have sb/sth hanging round your neck idiom
- head sth off phrasal verb
- hinder verb
- hold/keep sb/sth at bay idiom
- paralyse verb
- preclude verb
- prejudice verb
- prevent verb
- preventable adjective
- stifle verb (PREVENT HAPPENING)
- suppress verb (PREVENT)
- suppressor noun
- thwart verb
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