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OVERRUNNING Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word overrunning. (exact relations)
There are 10 hypernyms of the word overrunning. (close relations)
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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)

Best Hypernyms For OVERRUNNING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for overrunning, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
defeat inhabit invade occupy overcome overshoot production spill
Phrases (2)
get the better ofrun out

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