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overcoming

[/ˌoʊvərˈkʌmɪŋ/]
verb (gerund/present participle)
superando
1. Successfully dealing with or controlling a problem or difficulty
Overcoming fear is the first step to success.
Superar o medo é o primeiro passo para o sucesso.
2. Defeating or getting the better of an opponent or challenge
The team is overcoming their rivals in the competition.
O time está vencendo seus rivais na competição.
3. Managing to deal with something that is unpleasant or unsatisfactory
She is overcoming her shyness through public speaking practice.
Ela está superando sua timidez através da prática de discursos públicos.
NYC Slang
getting over / beating out
Synonyms
conqueringdefeatingsurmountingmasteringtriumphing overvanquishing
Antonyms
succumbingsurrenderingyieldingsubmitting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
superando
Most common usage across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
superando
Standard usage, no regional variation
São Paulo
superando
Standard usage, no regional variation
Portugal
ultrapassando / vencendo
Both terms used; 'ultrapassando' emphasizes going beyond, 'vencendo' emphasizes conquering

Related Idioms & Phrases

overcoming adversity
overcoming obstacles
overcoming resistance
overcoming a hurdle
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