OVERWHELM

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ Scrabble 20 Words With Friends 22

Definition

  1. verb overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli. — synonyms: overpower, sweep_over, whelm, overcome, overtake
  2. verb charge someone with too many tasks. — synonyms: deluge, flood_out
  3. verb cover completely or make imperceptible. — synonyms: submerge, drown
  4. verb overcome by superior force. — synonyms: overpower, overmaster

Examples

  • “The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.”
  • “In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.”
  • “He was overwhelmed with guilt.”

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