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overwhelm
(,/oU/v/@/r'/hw//E/lm )

noun (n)

  • The act of overwhelming.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli(verb.emotion)
    Synonym:
    overcome, overpower, overtake, sweep over, whelm
    source: wordnet30
  • charge someone with too many tasks(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    deluge, flood out
    source: wordnet30
  • cover completely or make imperceptible(verb.contact)
    Synonym:
    drown, submerge
    source: wordnet30
  • overcome by superior force(verb.competition)
    Synonym:
    overmaster, overpower
    source: wordnet30
  • To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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