Synonyms of overcoming

overcoming

verb

present participle of overcome

1

as in defeating

to achieve a victory over

the baseball team finally overcame their opponents in the 13th inning

Synonyms & Similar Words

• defeating
• mastering
• conquering
• beating
• taking
• surmounting
• getting
• stopping
• dispatching
• subduing
• succeeding
• licking
• prevailing (over)
• overmatching
• upending
• trimming
• triumphing (over)
• winning (against)
• besting
• getting the better of
• finishing
• getting around
• overbearing
• doing down
• worsting
• crushing
• burying
• surpassing
• overwhelming
• exceeding
• sweeping
• skunking
• scoring
• slaughtering
• upsetting
• excelling
• knocking for a loop
• annihilating
• whipping
• breaking
• vanquishing
• transcending
• capping
• flattening
• clobbering
• routing
• topping
• blowing out
• overthrowing
• bombing
• subjugating
• flourishing
• edging (out)
• blowing away
• trouncing
• overpowering
• thrashing
• nosing out
• unseating
• creaming
• smoking
• eclipsing
• walloping
• pipping
• skinning
• outdoing
• drubbing
• bettering
• outshining
• outdistancing
• outstripping
• shellacking
• knocking over
• waxing
• overtopping
• knocking off
• outfighting
• snowing under
• acing (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• losing (to)
• falling
• going down
• giving up
• failing
• collapsing
• folding
• going under
• washing out
• flopping
• flunking

2

as in overwhelming

to subject to incapacitating emotional or mental stress

already under stress, she was overcome by news of a death in the family

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overwhelming
• devastating
• crushing
• oppressing
• grinding (down)
• overpowering
• swamping
• overmastering
• defeating
• drowning
• prostrating
• rocking
• disturbing
• whelming
• flooring
• shattering
• snowing under
• sinking
• upsetting
• refuting
• throwing
• distressing
• staggering
• demoralizing
• breaking
• unnerving
• deluging
• confuting
• unmanning

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overcoming

This design continually reflects the laser inside the stream via total internal reflection, overcoming the need for focal-point or Rayleigh-length adjustments. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 7 Sep. 2026

Augusto, Marrero, Hernández and countless others have little choice but to figure things out which, in Cuban parlance, means overcoming whatever obstacle is placed in their way. — Juan Carlos López, CNN Money, 5 Sep. 2026

The news suggested the two sides made progress in overcoming their differences, including Washington’s concerns about Cambodia’s close economic and political ties with China. — ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026

Rick Harrison of Pawn Stars is overcoming a medical emergency. — Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Sep. 2026

However, Simmons believes FIU’s experience overcoming adversity has prepared it for what lies ahead, emphasizing the importance of remaining committed to its process regardless of the circumstances. — Alejandro Hernandez, Miami Herald, 3 Sep. 2026

But launching the service, codenamed YouTube Unplugged, would require overcoming three critical constraints. — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 1 Sep. 2026

Instead of focusing on adventurous missions like PAW Patrol, Super Monsters emphasizes the more emotional aspects of childhood, like overcoming shyness, being a good friend, and learning from your mistakes. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 30 Aug. 2026

Brice Turang hit a three-run homer and the Milwaukee Brewers beat the New York Mets 8-1 on Wednesday night, overcoming an injury to starter Dustin May after one pitch. — CBS News, 27 Aug. 2026