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Engulfed

🔄 Synonyms of "Engulfed"

11 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
inundatedflooded
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
overcomeverb(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
enclosedContained; held within a container.
powerlessLacking sufficient power or strength.
swamped(informal) very busy; having too much to do
floodedFilled with water from rain or rivers.
overwhelmeda single from the Christian rock group Big Daddy Weave.
enveloped(heraldry) Entwined, as with snakes, laurels, etc.
overpoweredOverly powerful.
swallowedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Engulfed"

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WordDefinition
enclosedContained; held within a container.
envelopedverb(heraldry) Entwined, as with snakes, laurels, etc.
floodedverbFilled with water from rain or rivers.
inundatedverbflooded
overcomeverb(transitive) To surmount (a physical or abstract obstacle); to prevail over, to get the better of.
overpoweredOverly powerful.
overwhelmedverba single from the Christian rock group Big Daddy Weave.
powerlessLacking sufficient power or strength.
swallowedcompletely enclosed or swallowed up
swampedverb(informal) very busy; having too much to do
weakLacking in force (usually strength) or ability.
afflictedSuffering from an affliction, or suffering from pain, distress or disability.
bedevilledverb
besetverb(transitive, sometimes figurative) To attack or assail, especially from all sides.
blightedHaving suffered a blight.
caught(cricket) Of the method of being out in which the striker hits the ball and a fielder catches it.
consumedconstrued with with Full of, exuding (also figuratively).
devastatedExtremely upset and shocked.
drownedverbThat has died by drowning.
embroiledverbdeeply involved especially in something complicated

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