Dictionary of synonyms

Synonyms and antonyms of the word: get the better of

Synonyms:

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Usage examples:

Cameron had dominated their previous meeting in May and was widely tipped to get the better of the Irish great again, but it was a different fight as the home favourite promised.

Source: https://carlow-nationalist.ie/2023/11/26/katie-taylor-becomes-undisputed-light-welterweight-champion/

Cincinnati was able to get the better of the young Houston offense.

Source: https://www.cincyjungle.com/2023/11/12/23957790/cincinnati-bengals-houston-texans-recap-score-nfl-week-10

Despite her unassuming and innocent appearance, Takagi is a mischievous and highly intelligent girl who always manages to get the better of her best friend, Nishikata.

Source: https://www.cbr.com/anime-funniest-pranksters/

Fatigue will get the better of you, prompting you to plan a holiday to get away from it all and recharge your batteries.

Source: http://rockrivertimes.com/2023/03/08/your-horoscope-march-8-2023/

He comes to his press conferences armed with facts and never lets the media get the better of him.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/02/02/desantis-derangement-syndrome-the-media-get-even-more-unhinged/

I just see myself as an average kid from the north-east and even though I know I've worked incredibly hard to make this dream a reality, sometimes I do let imposter syndrome get the better of me.

Source: https://www.sunderlandecho.com/news/sunderland-student-waking-up-the-nation-after-landing-role-on-bbc-radio-1-4399306

Mrs Custerson also let windy hyperbole get the better of her when she said the air show was part of a “year-round world-class programme of events in the bay”.

Source: https://www.devonlive.com/news/news-opinion/torbay-never-anywhere-near-world-8710791

Samoa will expect to beat Chile in their opening match in Bordeaux: if they can get the better of Argentina next up, a path to the last eight will open up.

Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2023/sep/02/rugby-world-cup-2023-pool-d-guide

Struggled to get the better of his full-back in the first half but improved after the break and was a thorn in Millers' side.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/west-bromwich-albion/2023/12/13/rotherham-0-2-west-brom-lewis-cox-player-ratings-as-four-impress-with-8s/

The 30-year-old kept the Lionesses' hopes alive by diving low to her left and catching Jennifer Hermoso's spot-kick, and let her emotions get the better of her by screeching expletives at the top of her lungs.

Source: https://www.dailystar.co.uk/sport/football/breaking-lionesses-earps-f-off-30745595

The Magpies proved so impressive last season but twice lost to ’s side, who were the only team to get the better of ’s outfit home and away.

Source: https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/newcastle-vs-liverpool-fc-prediction-kick-off-time-tv-live-stream-team-news-latest-h2h-results-odds-premier-league-2023-preview-b1102840.html

United started the game with Rashford on the left but he often struggled to get the better of Pascal Gross, who produced an impressive performance at right-back.

Source: https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/1761801/Manchester-United-news-Marcus-Rashford-Brighton-FA-Cup