o•ver•come^*ˌoʊ vərˈkʌm(v.)-came, -come, -com•ing.

1. (v.t.)to get the better of in a struggle or conflict.

2. to prevail over (opposition, a debility, temptations, etc.).

3. to overpower or overwhelm in body or mind:

   overcome by smoke

4. (v.i.)to gain the victory; win; conquer.

^* Syn: See defeat.

Origin of overcome:

bef. 900

o`ver•com′er(n.)