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overwhelm

/ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/

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verb

-whelms; -whelmed; -whelming

[+ obj] to affect (someone) very strongly

Grief overwhelmed her. = She was overwhelmed by grief. [=she felt grief so strongly that she was unable to think or act in a normal way]

Her neighbor's kindness overwhelmed her. [=moved her deeply]

to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with

The many requests for assistance overwhelmed them. = They were overwhelmed by the many requests for assistance. [=they could not respond to the many requests for assistance because there were too many]

Don't overwhelm him with facts.

They were overwhelmed with work.

to defeat (someone or something) completely

The city was overwhelmed by the invading army.

She was overwhelmed at the polls. [=she was badly defeated in the election]

to cover over (something) completely with water

The boat was overwhelmed [=engulfed] by a huge wave.

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