Bezwingen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Bezwingen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to overcome", "to conquer" or "to defeat".

Essential properties of "bezwingen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: bezwingen
Simple past: bezwang
Participle: bezwungen

irregulartransitive

Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "bezwingen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To overcome or conquer with effort"

Definition: "To overcome or defeat an obstacle or adversary with effort."
Translation(s): to overcome, to conquer, to defeat, to master
Synonym(s): überwinden, besiegen, meistern
Antonym(s): unterliegen, verlieren
Related word(s): Sieg, Überwindung, Herausforderung

📝 Some usage examples:

Er konnte den Berg schließlich bezwingen.He was finally able to conquer the mountain.
Die Mannschaft hat den Gegner mit viel Einsatz bezwingen können.The team was able to defeat the opponent with great effort.
Es ist schwer, seine eigenen Ängste zu bezwingen.It is hard to conquer one's own fears.

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