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What is another word for Surmount? – 232 Surmount Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    overcome conquer defeat triumph prevail succeed master subdue vanquish overpower overwhelm surpass transcend excel outdo outshine outclass overcome rise above get over clear scale climb ascend dominate control subjugate reduce humble abate alleviate mitigate moderate temper lessen diminish reduce minimize overcome surmount overpower overwhelm suppress quell quash crush defeat conquer vanquish triumph prevail succeed master subdue overcome get the better of gain the upper hand outmaneuver outwit outsmart outshine outclass outdo excel surpass transcend

    Meaning of Surmount

    The primary meaning of the word "Surmount" is to overcome or get over something, such as a difficulty or an obstacle.

    Definitions

    • To overcome or get over something, such as a difficulty or an obstacle
    • To rise above or extend beyond something, such as a physical barrier or a limitation
    • To overcome or conquer a challenge or an opponent

    Etymology of Surmount

    The word "Surmount" comes from the Old French words "sur" meaning "above" or "over" and "monter" meaning "to climb"
    The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of overcoming or getting over something

    Example Uses

    • The hikers had to surmount a steep mountain peak to reach the scenic overlook
    • She was able to surmount her fears and give a successful presentation to the large audience
    • The team had to surmount a number of challenges to win the championship title

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    fail lose succumb yield surrender submit give in give up relinquish abandon forfeit cede concede capitulate crumble collapse falter founder flounder struggle stagnate regress deteriorate decline sink fall drop plunge plummet fail be defeated be overcome be surpassed be outdone be outshone be outclassed

    Related Nouns

    obstacle challenge hurdle barrier difficulty problem impediment hindrance blockage obstruction limitation constraint restriction boundary frontier peak summit height elevation ascent climb rise incline slope gradient mountain hill ridge plateau mesa butte bluff cliff precipice crag outcropping boulder rock stone impediment

    Related Verbs

    overcome conquer defeat triumph prevail succeed master subdue vanquish overpower overwhelm surpass transcend excel outdo outshine outclass rise climb ascend dominate control subjugate reduce humble abate alleviate mitigate moderate temper lessen diminish minimize overcome surmount overpower overwhelm suppress quell quash crush defeat conquer vanquish

    Related Adjectives

    difficult challenging formidable daunting intimidating overwhelming insurmountable unconquerable invincible unbeatable unsurpassable superior dominant controlling subjugating reducing humbling abating alleviating mitigating moderating tempering lessening diminishing minimizing steep rugged rocky mountainous hilly inclined sloping gradual easy effortless simple straightforward uncomplicated unchallenging manageable surmountable conquerable defeatable vincible beatable surpassable