German-English translation for "übermannen"

"übermannen" English translation

übermannen
[-ˈmanən]transitives Verb | transitive verb v/t <untrennbar | inseparableuntrennb, kein -ge-; h>

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overcome overpower
  • overcome
    übermannen überkommen figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
    übermannen überkommen figurativ, in übertragenem Sinn | figurative(ly)fig
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  • overpower
    übermannen Feind etc arch
    übermannen Feind etc arch
It helps him when he is overwhelmed with grief and despair.
Es hilft ihm, wenn er von Trauer und Verzweiflung übermannt wird.
Source: TED
The truth can be overwhelming.
Die Wahrheit kann einen übermannen.
Source: Tatoeba
President Saakashvili was probably somewhat overcome by his fear of it.
Anscheinend ist wohl Präsident Saakaschwili von seiner Angst vor einer Revolution übermannt worden.
Source: Europarl
Mr. Brocklehurst again paused--perhaps overcome by his feelings.
Mr. Brocklehurst hielt wieder inne wahrscheinlich von seinen Gefühlen übermannt.
Source: Books
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