Associations to the word «Overwhelm»

Wiktionary

OVERWHELM, verb. To engulf, surge over and submerge.
OVERWHELM, verb. To overpower, crush.
OVERWHELM, verb. To overpower emotionally.
OVERWHELM, verb. To cause to surround, to cover.

Dictionary definition

OVERWHELM, verb. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.
OVERWHELM, verb. Charge someone with too many tasks.
OVERWHELM, verb. Cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "The noise drowned out her speech".
OVERWHELM, verb. Overcome by superior force.

Wise words

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