OVERWHELM
Scrabble letter values: O1V4E1R1W4H4E1L1M3 = 20
Definition
- verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. — synonyms: overpower, sweep_over, whelm, overcome, overtake
- verb charge someone with too many tasks. — synonyms: deluge, flood_out
- verb cover completely or make imperceptible. — synonyms: submerge, drown
- verb overcome by superior force. — synonyms: overpower, overmaster
Examples
- “I was drowned in work”
- “The noise drowned out her speech”
- “The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.”