overwhelm

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm//ˌəʊvəˈwɛlm//ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/

noun

  1. 1

    The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

verb

  1. 1

    To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    “The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.”
  2. 2

    To overpower, crush.

    “In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.”
  3. 3

    To overpower emotionally.

    “He was overwhelmed with guilt.”
  4. 4

    To cause to surround, to cover.

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