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overwhelm
/ˌovɚˈʍɛlm/
noun
The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
verb
To engulf, surge over and submerge.
"The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."
Similar: swamp
To overpower, crush.
"In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."
To overpower emotionally.
"He was overwhelmed with guilt."
Synonymsswamp
Antonymsunderwhelm
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