Definitions for overwhelm

Definitions for (verb) overwhelm

Main entry: overwhelm, deluge, flood out

Definition: charge someone with too many tasks


Main entry: overmaster, overpower, overwhelm

Definition: overcome by superior force


Main entry: submerge, overwhelm, drown

Definition: cover completely or make imperceptible

Usage: I was drowned in work; The noise drowned out her speech


Main entry: sweep over, overtake, overwhelm, overcome, overpower, whelm

Definition: overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli


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