Overwhelm

noun

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/

Word Frequency: 1.3

Definitions

1.nounThe state or condition of being overwhelmed.

2.verbTo engulf, surge over and submerge.

"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

3.verbTo overpower, crush.

"In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."

4.verbTo overpower emotionally.

"He was overwhelmed with guilt."

5.verbTo cause to surround, to cover.

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