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verb ADV. completely, totally | almost | suddenly VERB + OVERWHELM threaten to Deal with stress fast whenever it threatens to overwhelm you. PREP. with The children pressed around him eagerly, overwhelming him with questions. PHRASES be/feel overwhelmed (by/with sth) We were totally overwhelmed by the response to our appeal. She felt completely overwhelmed.
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engulf, defeat completely:
Those problems will overwhelm anyone., verb
overpower:
We shall overwhelm the enemy.
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