overcame
Got past successfully
Overcame is the past tense of overcome.
To overcome something is to succeed in dealing with or controlling it, especially a problem, obstacle, or negative feeling.
She overcame her fear of public speaking.
The team overcame a ten-point deficit to win.
It can also mean to overpower or overwhelm someone, as when a person is overcome by emotion or fumes.
Defeated completely
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- subduedReduced in intensity
- overpoweredExcessively dominant or conquered
- prevailedProved stronger ultimately
crushed · conquered · routed · bested · triumphed · dominated · overwhelmed · outmatched
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
- challengeTest of ability
survivor · recovery · comeback · triumph · breakthrough · setback · difficulty · trauma
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
- gloryExalted honor and praise
celebration · vindication · redemption · breakthrough · milestone · conquest · mastery · win
Barrier to leap over
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- roadblockObstruction across a road
stumbling block · handicap · limitation · constraint · challenge · difficulty · setback · complication
Emotional response to threat
- doubtLack of firm belief
- shynessTendency toward social timidity
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
- anxietyPersistent apprehensive distress
addiction · phobia · temptation · weakness · habit · prejudice · bias · hesitation
vanquished
Defeated completely
- defeatedOvercome in contest
- subduedReduced in intensity
- overpoweredExcessively dominant or conquered
prevailed · crushed · conquered · routed · bested · triumphed · dominated · overwhelmed · outmatched · toppled
perseverance
Sustained resolve despite obstacles
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- hardshipSuffering from difficult circumstances
- struggleLabored effort against resistance
challenge · survivor · recovery · comeback · triumph · breakthrough · setback · difficulty · trauma · illness
victory
Defeating an opponent
- successFavorable outcome attained
- achievementAccomplished goal or deed
- accomplishmentSuccessful completion of aim
glory · celebration · vindication · redemption · breakthrough · milestone · conquest · mastery · win · proud moment
hurdle
Barrier to leap over
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- impedimentThing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
roadblock · stumbling block · handicap · limitation · constraint · challenge · difficulty · setback · complication · restriction
fear
Emotional response to threat
- doubtLack of firm belief
- shynessTendency toward social timidity
- insecurityUncertainty about oneself
anxiety · addiction · phobia · temptation · weakness · habit · prejudice · bias · hesitation · reluctance