I . v. a.
1.
Subdue, conquer, vanquish, subjugate, overthrow, overwhelm, overturn, overbear, overpower, overmaster, defeat, crush, beat, rout, discomfit, choke, get the better of, get the upper hand of, prostrate.
2.
Surmount, rise above.
3.
Rule, domineer over.
II . v. n.
Prevail, conquer, gain the victory.