OVERRUNNING Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word overrunning. (close relations)
Definition of OVERRUNNING
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infest | verbv | |||||||
verb • invade in great numbers • occupy in large numbers or live on a host • live on or in a host, as of parasites | ||||||||
invade | verbv | |||||||
verb • march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation • to intrude upon, infringe, encroach on, violate • occupy in large numbers or live on a host • penetrate or assault, in a harmful or injurious way | ||||||||
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 | ||||||||
overproduction | nounn | |||||||
noun • too much production or more than expected | ||||||||
brim over | verbv | |||||||
verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) | ||||||||
run over | verbv | |||||||
verb • injure or kill by knocking (someone or something) down and passing over the body, as with a vehicle • flow or run over (a limit or brim) | ||||||||
well over | adverb, adjectiveadv, adj | |||||||
verb • flow or run over (a limit or brim) |