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   o·ver·whelm

   /ˌōvərˈ(h)welm/

   verb

   • 1. bury or drown beneath a huge mass: "the water flowed through to overwhelm the whole dam and the village beneath" Similar swampsubmergeengulfburydelugefloodinundateclogsaturateglutoverloadbesetoverburdensnow under
   • ▪ defeat completely: "his teams overwhelmed their opponents" Similar defeat (utterly/heavily/easily)trounceroutbeatbeat hollowconquervanquishbe victorious overgain a victory overprevail overget the better oftriumph overbestworstgain mastery overmasteroverpowerovercomeoverthrowsubduesuppresssubjugaterepressquellquashcrushfinishbring someone to their kneesbreakinformal:thrashlickclobberwhipwipe the floor withdrubtankblow out of the waterown
   • ▪ give too much of a thing to (someone); inundate: "they were overwhelmed by farewell messages"
   • ▪ have a strong emotional effect on: "I was overwhelmed with guilt" Similar overcomemovestiraffecttouchimpresssweep someone off their feetstrikestunmake emotionaldumbfoundshakedisturbdevastatetake abackdazespellbinddazzlefloorleave speechlesstake someone's breath awaystaggerinformal:bowl overblow awayknock/hit for sixknock sidewaysblow someone's mindget to
   • ▪ be too strong for; overpower: "the wine doesn't overwhelm the flavor of the trout"

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishOVERWHELM | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of overwhelm as a verb in English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Overwhelm can mean to defeat, to cause strong emotion, to cover with water, or to be too much to deal with.

   • Overwhelming

     OVERWHELMING definition: 1. difficult to fight against: 2....

   • English (US)

     OVERWHELM meaning: 1. to defeat someone or something by...

   • Overwhelmingly

     OVERWHELMINGLY definition: 1. strongly or completely; in an...

   • Vietnamese Translation

     OVERWHELM translate: áp đảo. Learn more in the Cambridge...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › overwhelmOverwhelm Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb overwhelm, which means to upset, overthrow, or overpower. Find out how to use overwhelm correctly and avoid confusion with underwhelm.

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   Overwhelm means “give a person too much of something.” If your friend agrees to feed your pet fish while you’re on vacation, don’t overwhelm her with requests by also asking her to do your laundry and wash the dishes.

6. www.dictionary.com › browse › overwhelmOVERWHELM Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Overwhelm definition: to overcome completely in mind or feeling. See examples of OVERWHELM used in a sentence.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishOVERWHELM definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Overwhelm is the fact or feeling of not being able to cope or deal with something. Even in the face of political overwhelm, let's not forget the fight at home. It feels liberating, in the midst of overwhelm, to make a list, even before you've completed a single item on it. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryOVERWHELM | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of overwhelm as a verb in English, with examples of usage and synonyms. Overwhelm can mean to defeat, to cause strong emotion, to cover with water, or to be too much to deal with.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › overwhelmOverwhelm - definition of overwhelm by The Free Dictionary

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   Overwhelm means to overpower, defeat, or affect deeply in mind or emotion. It can also mean to present with an excessive amount or to cover completely. See different definitions, synonyms, and translations of overwhelm.