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OVERWHELMS

(verb, noun)
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Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Overwhelms.

Overwhelms - 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)

Overwhelms - as a noun

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

Example Sentences

"The amount of homework overwhelms me."
"Her performance on stage overwhelms the audience with emotion."
"The team's strong offense overwhelms their opponents."
"The beauty of the landscape overwhelms me."
"The smell of freshly baked cookies overwhelms the kitchen."
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Word Game Points

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

OVERWHELMS has a SCRABBLE points total of 21.

Is OVERWHELMS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelms is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWHELMS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 23.

Is OVERWHELMS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelms is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWHELMS has a WORDFEUD points total of 21.

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