English dictionary

overwhelm

/,/oU/v/@/r'/hw//E/lm/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

verb.emotion

Synonyms overcome overpower overtake sweep over whelm

Source: WordNet 3.0
charge someone with too many tasks

verb.communication

Synonyms deluge flood out

Source: WordNet 3.0
cover completely or make imperceptible

verb.contact

Synonyms drown submerge

Source: WordNet 3.0
overcome by superior force

verb.competition

Synonyms overmaster overpower

Source: WordNet 3.0
To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly.

verb

Source: webster1913