win a victory over; "You must overcome all difficulties"; "defeat your enemies"; "He overcame his shyness"; "She conquered here fear of mice"; "He overcame his infirmity"
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surround
be around
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surround
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle; "The forest surrounds my property"
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happen
come to pass; occur: "What is happening?"; "The meeting took place off without an incidence"; "Nothing occurred that seemed important"
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contemn
look down on with disdain; "He despises the people he has to work for"; "The professor scorns the students who don't catch on immediately"
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discredit
damage the reputation of; "This newspaper story discredits the politicians"
