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Definition of Overwhelm
1. Verb. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.
Exact synonyms: Overcome, Overpower, Overtake, Sweep Over, Whelm
Specialized synonyms: Devastate, Clutch, Get Hold Of, Seize, Kill, Benight, Knock Out, Stagger, Lock
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
Specialized synonyms: Devastate, Clutch, Get Hold Of, Seize, Kill, Benight, Knock Out, Stagger, Lock
Generic synonyms: Arouse, Elicit, Enkindle, Evoke, Fire, Kindle, Provoke, Raise
2. Verb. Charge someone with too many tasks.
3. Verb. Cover completely or make imperceptible. "The noise drowned out her speech"
4. Verb. Overcome by superior force. "The fighter managed to overwhelm his opponent"
Exact synonyms: Overmaster, Overpower
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Specialized synonyms: Steamroll, Steamroller
Generic synonyms: Beat, Beat Out, Crush, Shell, Trounce, Vanquish
Specialized synonyms: Steamroll, Steamroller
Definition of Overwhelm
1. v. t. To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
2. n. The act of overwhelming.
Definition of Overwhelm
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Overwhelm
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