overwhelm

UK /ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlm/ US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈʍɛlm/
verb 4noun 1

Definitions

verb

1

To engulf, surge over and submerge.

The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.

2

To overpower, crush.

In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.

The sea overwhelmed their enemies.

3

To overpower emotionally.

He was overwhelmed with guilt.

Joy overwhelmed her when she realized that she had won a million dollars.

4

To cause to surround, to cover.

I lay Turpentine all over the same: then I overwhelm a broader pipe about the first

noun

1

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

If you beat your opponent by a margin of 5 or more, you have Overwhelmingly Succeeded. This type of success is often simply called an Overwhelm. […] An overwhelm means you've not only succeeded, but you've done something better than the average success would be.

The fact is, that full permeation and understanding of an overwhelm or trauma makes it cease as an overwhelm or trauma.

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