overwhelm

US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/

UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/

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verb

  • To cover something completely.
  • To defeat something or someone completely
  • To affect someone very strongly.
  • To affect someone very strongly.
  • To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
  • To affect someone very strongly.
  • To cover someone or something completely.
  • To cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)

other

  • To cover someone or something completely
  • To defeat completely; to overpower.
  • To defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
  • To affect someone very strongly
  • To affect (someone) very strongly.
  • To cover someone or something completely.
  • To cause someone to feel like they have too much to deal with.