overwhelm

[US]/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
[UK]/ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. engulf, submerge; conquer, defeat or render someone helpless.

Phrases & Collocations

feel overwhelmed

completely overwhelmed

overwhelm with emotions

overwhelmed by work

Example Sentences

an overwhelming tug of attraction.

be overwhelmed by grief

overwhelming joy; an overwhelming majority.

they were overwhelmed by farewell messages.

I was overwhelmed with guilt.

the Stilton doesn't overwhelm the flavour of the trout.

she felt an overwhelming desire to giggle.

The boat was overwhelmed by the waves.

A great wave overwhelmed the boat.

I am overwhelmed with work.

He was overwhelmed with excitement.

something akin to gratitude overwhelmed her.

a curious sensation overwhelmed her.

I was overwhelmed by the generosity of friends and neighbours.

his party won overwhelming support.

it was difficult not to be overwhelmed with feelings of hate and revenge.

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