overmeesteren — meaning in English

English meaning

• best adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
• quell verb To bring a disturbance, rebellion, or strong feeling under control; to suppress it.

Senses

overmeesteren is used for these senses in English:

• best (transitive) To beat in a contest.
• quell (transitive) To subdue, put down, or silence (someone or something); to force (someone) to submit. [from 10th c.]

best — full definition

1. adj Of the highest quality, or most suitable; superlative of "good."
2. noun The greatest possible effort someone can make.
3. verb To defeat or outdo someone.

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