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Antonyms
Synonyms
Etymology
1. overwhelm
verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] charge someone with too many tasks.
Etymology
- overwhelm (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- whelm (English)
- whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. overwhelm
verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.
Antonyms
Etymology
- overwhelm (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- whelm (English)
- whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. overwhelm
verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] cover completely or make imperceptible.
Etymology
- overwhelm (English)
- over- (English)
- over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
- whelm (English)
- whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))