overwhelm
🇺🇸
/ˌəʊvərˈwelm/
🇬🇧
/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
verb
C1
to affect someone so strongly that they cannot handle their emotions
The kindness of strangers can overwhelm someone who is used to being alone.
C1
to completely defeat someone
The enemy forces overwhelm our defenses in the battle.
C1
to give too much for someone to handle
Too many tasks at once can overwhelm even the most organized person.
R
to cover something completely
A sudden flood can overwhelm a small village very quickly.
translation
to affect someone so strongly that they cannot handle their emotions; to completely defeat someone; to give too much for someone to handle; to cover something completely
Word Forms
3rd Present
overwhelms
Past
overwhelmed
Perfect
overwhelmed
Progressive
overwhelming