OVERWHELM

Definition:

1. [verb] overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
   Synonyms: overpower, sweep over, whelm, overcome, overtake
   
   
2. [verb] charge someone with too many tasks
   Synonyms: deluge, flood out
   
   
3. [verb] cover completely or make imperceptible; "I was drowned in work"; "The noise drowned out her speech"
   Synonyms: submerge, drown
   
   
4. [verb] overcome by superior force
   Synonyms: overpower, overmaster
   
   

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Related Words:

• devastate
• seize, clutch, get hold of
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• knock out
• stagger
• lock
• steamroller, steamroll

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