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overwhelm

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/
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noun

  • The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

verb

  • To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

  • To overpower, crush.

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

  • To overpower emotionally.

    "He was overwhelmed with guilt."

  • To cause to surround, to cover.
Synonyms:swamp

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