(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
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Opposite of to give up one's resistance against something
To subdue or hurt physically or violently
“He would overcome his victim with his bigger size and greater strength.”
To achieve the desired aim or result
To achieve, especially by succeeding in a competition or contest
“For this Olympics, the country will aim to win as many medals as possible.”
To prevent oneself from
“I couldn't help noticing that your shirt is inside-out.”
To persist, resist, or be stubbornly unyielding in one's opinion, stance, or action
(intransitive) To persist in or proceed with an activity or action
To defeat someone in a staring contest or intimidate with a persistent, unwavering gaze
To argue or quibble over trivial matters
To rise in opposition
“William Wallace would rally his fellow Scotsmen to struggle against their oppressors.”
To come safely through a precarious situation
“We will just have to survive this brief period of hardship until I find another job.”
To confront or come up against
To muster or summon up an emotion or quality
“Despite experiencing immense pain in his legs, he somehow managed to find enough strength to finish the race.”
To change one's attitude for the better
“Joey has to improve his attitude if he wants to get anywhere in life.”
To defeat in unexpected circumstances
“A rank outsider would upset the reigning champion.”
(often by winning or being victorious over) To defeat or overcome in a battle or contest
“They would humble her army, and not let Daenerys claim the Iron Throne.”
To struggle to overcome, eliminate, or prevent
“The minister says he will fight any attempt to change the status quo.”
To endure or survive a challenging or difficult situation or period
To overcome an abstract obstacle
“I decided to go paragliding to conquer my fear of heights.”
To tolerate or put up with something unpleasant
“I am not sure that I can endure this restrictive diet for much longer.”
To struggle or fight back when attacked
“The wounds appear to have been inflicted when the victim tried to resist his attacker.”
To have a commanding position over
“They fear that skyscrapers will soon dominate the skyline, competing with the iconic cathedral in height.”
To ready oneself for a challenging experience
“Times were harsh, and I began to prepare myself for the worst.”
(of a candidate) To be successful in (an examination, test, or course)
“I have to study hard to make sure that I pass this exam.”
To disprove or refute
To perplex or bewilder someone
To make an effort or attempt
“He didn't even try to listen to my side of the story.”
To struggle tenaciously to achieve something
To invite someone to engage in a contest
“She was always trying to challenge me to a game of chess.”
To engage in a competition or contest
To forcibly put an end to
To put down or control by cruelty or force
To complain or raise objections
To appropriate or lay claim to something for oneself without right
To forcibly remove from power
To supersede and replace or take the place of
To reason earnestly with a person on some impropriety of conduct
To assert something as a position in an argument
To take forcible possession of land or territory
To harass or pester someone
To cause to become physically weaker
To physically fight, especially in a rough or noisy way
To jump, leap or spring over something
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