Definition of: overcome

(ō′vər·kum′) v.t.
1. To get the better of in any conflict or struggle; defeat; conquer.
2. To prevail over or surmount, as difficulties, obstacles, etc.
3. To affect violently so as to render helpless, as by emotion, sickness, etc.
—v.i.
4. To gain mastery; win. See synonyms under BEAT, CONQUER, REPRESS, SUBDUE. [OE ofercuman]
—o′ver·com′er noun