'overwhelm' definitions:

Definition of 'overwhelm'

From: WordNet
verb
Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli [syn: overwhelm, overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake]
verb
Charge someone with too many tasks [syn: overwhelm, deluge, flood out]
verb
Cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "The noise drowned out her speech" [syn: submerge, drown, overwhelm]
verb
Overcome by superior force [syn: overpower, overmaster, overwhelm]

Synonyms of 'overwhelm'

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Words containing 'overwhelm'