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OVERWHELM

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Overwhelm.

Overwhelm - as a verb

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcomeoverpowerovertakesweep overwhelm
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouseelicitenkindleevokefirekindleprovokeraise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Charge someone with too many tasks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
delugeflood out

Cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drownsubmerge

Overcome by superior force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overmasteroverpower
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beatbeat outcrushshelltrouncevanquish
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Overwhelm - as a noun

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

Example Sentences

"The amount of work overwhelmed me."
"I feel overwhelmed by all the responsibilities."
"The sudden news overwhelmed her with shock."
"The team's performance overwhelmed their opponents."
"She was overwhelmed by feelings of joy."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWHELM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWHELM has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.

Is OVERWHELM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWHELM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.

Is OVERWHELM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWHELM has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.

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