overwhelm

/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/ · noun

Meaning

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
To overpower, crush.
To overpower emotionally.
To cause to surround, to cover.

Etymology / origin

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Related words

overmaster(English)overpower(English)overcome(English)whelm(English)drown(English)submerge(English)overtake(English)deluge(English)bondage(English)adversary(English)sheer(English)superiority(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

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