overcome force
[/ˌoʊvərˈkʌm fɔrs/]
verb phrase
superar a força
1. To defeat or conquer through superior strength, determination, or strategy
The resistance fighters managed to overcome force with clever tactics and persistence.
Os combatentes da resistência conseguiram superar a força com táticas inteligentes e persistência.
2. To successfully resist or prevail against physical power or coercion
She overcame force by using her intelligence rather than matching it physically.
Ela superou a força usando sua inteligência em vez de a igualar fisicamente.
3. To overcome or subdue an opponent despite their superior military or physical power
David overcame force when he defeated Goliath with only a stone and sling.
Davi superou a força quando derrotou Golias com apenas uma pedra e uma funda.
This phrase is commonly used in historical, military, and motivational contexts in both American English and Brazilian Portuguese. It often carries connotations of David versus Goliath scenarios, emphasizing the triumph of intelligence, will, or strategy over raw power. In Brazilian culture, it frequently appears in literature, speeches, and educational contexts when discussing historical struggles and social movements.
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →