FLOOD IN Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the phrase flood in. (close relations)
Definition of FLOOD IN
Best Alternative Words for FLOOD IN
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deluge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an overwhelming number or amount • a heavy rain • the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • charge someone with too many tasks • fill or cover completely, usually with water | ||||||||
engulf | verbv | |||||||
verb • devote (oneself) fully to • flow over or cover completely | ||||||||
inundate | verbv | |||||||
verb • fill quickly beyond capacity; as with a liquid • fill or cover completely, usually with water | ||||||||
overflow | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a large flow • the occurrence of surplus liquid (as water) exceeding the limit or capacity verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) • overflow with a certain feeling | ||||||||
overwhelm | verbv | |||||||
verb • overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli • charge someone with too many tasks • cover completely or make imperceptible • overcome by superior force | ||||||||
submerge | verbv | |||||||
verb • sink below the surface; go under or as if under water • cover completely or make imperceptible • put under water • fill or cover completely, usually with water |