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overwhelm

/,oʊvər'hwɛlm/

Synonyms of overwhelm Antonyms of overwhelm Examples of overwhelm Usage of overwhelm Parts of overwhelm Definition that contains overwhelm Words sounding like overwhelm Explanation of overwhelm

verb
charge someone with too many tasks
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deluge flood out

type of:
charge saddle burden
verb
cover completely or make imperceptible
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drown submerge

type of:
spread over cover
verb
overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
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overcome overpower overtake sweep over whelm

type of:
elicit enkindle fire evoke arouse kindle provoke raise
verb
overcome by superior force
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overmaster overpower

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trounce shell beat vanquish crush beat out

Definition that contains overwhelm

kill overwhelm with hilarity, pleasure, or admiration
devastate overwhelm or overpower
steamroller overwhelm by using great force
steamroll overwhelm by using great force
knock out overwhelm with admiration
sweep away overwhelm emotionally
sweep off overwhelm emotionally