English- translations for overwhelm

Definition of overwhelm

• To engulf, surge over and submerge
• To overpower, crush
• To overpower emotionally
• To cause to surround, to cover
• The state or condition of being overwhelmed

Examples

• The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
• In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
• He was overwhelmed with guilt.
• Joy overwhelmed her when she realized that she had won a million dollars.

Related words

• overwhelming
• overwhelmed
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