English dictionary

inundate

/'/I/n/@/n,d/eI/t/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

verb

fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid

verb.contact

Examples
The basement was inundated after the storm.

Synonyms deluge flood swamp

Source: WordNet 3.0
fill or cover completely, usually with water

verb.change

Synonyms deluge submerge

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cover with a flood; to overflow; to deluge; to flood; as, the river <i>inundated</i> the town.

verb

Source: webster1913