overwhelm
Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb
Meanings
Transitive Verb
[~ someone]
To give someone too much of something to deal with, causing them to feel stressed or unable to cope.
"The sheer volume of emails began to overwhelm the new employee."
Transitive Verb
[~ someone]
To affect someone with a strong emotional intensity that is difficult to resist or manage.
"She was overwhelmed by a sudden sense of grief when she saw the old photograph."
Transitive Verb
[~ something]
To defeat an opponent completely and decisively, typically by using superior force or numbers.
"The army managed to overwhelm the enemy defenses within a few hours."