Synonyms for prevail over
pre·vail over

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1. prevail over

   To defeat an enemy is to gain an advantage for the time; to vanquish is to win a signal victory; to conquer is to overcome so effectually that the victory is regarded as final. Conquer, in many cases, carries the idea of possession; as, to conquer respect, affection, peace, etc. A country is conquered when its armies are defeated and its territory is occupied by the enemy; it may be subjected to indemnity or to various disabilities; it is subjugated when it is held helplessly and continuously under military control; it is subdued when all resistance has died out. An army is defeated when forcibly driven back; it is routed when it is converted into a mob of fugitives. Compare BEAT.

   Synonyms:
   beat, checkmate, conquer, crush, defeat, discomfit, down, humble, master, overcome, overmaster, overmatch, overpower, overthrow, put down, reduce, rout, subdue, subject, subjugate, surmount, vanquish, win, worst

   Antonyms:
   capitulate, cede, fail, fall, fly, forfeit, lose, resign, retire, retreat, submit, succumb, surrender, yield

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1. Todd Blanche:

   This indictment should never have been brought, and today's decision is a stark reminder that the law and justice should always prevail over politically motivated actions.

2. Pope Francis:

   It would be sad, and I dare say even catastrophic, were particular interests to prevail over the common good.

3. The Spanish club:

   For the club, harmony is essential for everyone involved in the (Atlético) family, especially our fans, the first team squad and its coach showed satisfaction with the club’s decision, understanding that sporting merits must prevail over any other criteria.

4. Peter Mandelson:

   The time has come over Brexit, really, for economic reality and common sense to prevail over political dogma and wishful thinking.

5. The Pope:

   It would be sad, and I dare say even catastrophic, were particular interests to prevail over the common good and lead to manipulating information in order to protect their own plans and projects.