overwhelm
/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/
noun
Meaning
The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
verb
Meaning
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."
To overpower, crush.
"In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."
To overpower emotionally.
"He was overwhelmed with guilt."
To cause to surround, to cover.
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