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Definition of Get the better of
1. Verb. Win a victory over. "The fighter managed to get the better of his opponent"; "Her anger got the better of her and she blew up"
Exact synonyms: Defeat, Overcome
Specialized synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish, Wallop, Down, Overrun, Lurch, Skunk, Expel, Rout, Rout Out, Upset, Nose, Conquer, Come Through, Make It, Pull Round, Pull Through, Survive
Derivative terms: Overcomer
Specialized synonyms: Demolish, Destroy, Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish, Wallop, Down, Overrun, Lurch, Skunk, Expel, Rout, Rout Out, Upset, Nose, Conquer, Come Through, Make It, Pull Round, Pull Through, Survive
Derivative terms: Overcomer