to defeat, be too strong for, (a person, habit etc); to make (a person) weak, unhappy or ill
overwhelmed; visibly moved
Cases of word usage
1) causing fear or anxiety; difficult to deal with or overcome (formidable)
2) a light frame to be jumped over; any difficulty to be overcome (hurdle)
3) that cannot be overcome or taken by force (impregnable)
4) too strong to be overcome or defeated (invincible)
5) to overcome (difficulties) (surmount)