Answer: overcomes

AnswerCrossword Clue
OVERCOMESBeats
OVERCOMESSurmounts.
OVERCOMESDefeats
OVERCOMESConquers
OVERCOMESGets the better of
overcomesDefeat (an opponent); prevail
overcomes(of an emotion) Overpower or overwhelm
overcomesOVERCOME, to get the better of
overcomesSucceed in dealing with (a problem or difficulty)