Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
---|---|---|---|---|
overcome | No | No | Yes | No |
subdue | No | No | Yes | No |
overcome (verb) | subdue (verb) |
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get on top of; deal with successfully | correct by punishment or discipline |
overcome, usually through no fault or weakness of the person that is overcome | bring under control by force or authority |
win a victory over | make subordinate, dependent, or subservient |
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli | get on top of; deal with successfully |
hold within limits and control | |
put down by force or intimidation |