get the better of

The phrase “get the better of” has 5 syllables: get the bet-ter of

It's pronounced as /ˈɡɛt ðə ˈbɛtər əv/

What is synonym and antonym for get the better of?

In the thesaurus, “get the better of” has 74 synonyms and 10 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for get the better of along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for get the better of

annihilate
beat
best
better
blow away
blow out
bomb
break
bury
cap
clobber
conquer
cream
crush
defeat
dispatch
do down
drub
eclipse
exceed
excel
finish
flatten
flourish
get
get around
knock for a loop
knock off
knock over
lick
master
nose out
outdistance
outdo
outfight
outshine
outstrip
overbear
overcome
overmatch
overpower
overthrow
overtop
overwhelm
pip
rout
score
shellac
skin
skunk
slaughter
smoke
snow under
stop
subdue
subjugate
succeed
surmount
surpass
sweep
take
thrash
top
transcend
trim
trounce
unseat
upend
upset
vanquish
wallop
wax
whip
worst

Antonyms for get the better of

collapse
fail
fall
flop
flunk
fold
give up
go down
go under
wash out

Meanings of get the better of

verb
1. To overwhelm or overcome.
2. To trick or con.
3. To gain an advantage over.

Example Sentences

His nerves started to get the better of him during the interview.
She tried to stay calm, but anger began to get the better of her.
Even the most disciplined athletes sometimes let fatigue get the better of them.
His curiosity can easily get the better of his good judgment.
Don’t let frustration get the better of you when things don’t go as planned.

On this page you'll find 84 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to get the better of, such as: annihilate, beat, best, better, blow away, blow out, bomb.

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