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Meaning of overwhelmed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

overwhelmed

Pronunciation:/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd//ˌoʊvɚˈ(h)wɛlmd/

verb

Definitions

To engulf, surge over and submerge.
Example: The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
Synonyms:swamp
To overpower, crush.
Example: In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
To overpower emotionally.
Example: He was overwhelmed with guilt.
To cause to surround, to cover.

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