swamp

A piece of wet, spongy land; low ground saturated with water; soft, wet ground which may have a growth of certain kinds of trees, but is unfit for agricultural or pastoral purposes.

A type of wetland that stretches for vast distances, and is home to many creatures which have adapted specifically to that environment.

A place or situation that is foul or where progress is difficult.

To drench or fill with water.

“The boat was swamped in the storm.”

To overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.

“I have been swamped with paperwork ever since they started using the new system.”

To plunge into difficulties and perils; to overwhelm; to ruin; to wreck.