Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Showing results for overwhelm. Search instead for over-whelm.
Definitions

overwhelm

[oh-ver-hwelm, -welm] / ˌoʊ vərˈʰwɛlm, -ˈwɛlm /




Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

Proponents note that it requires a great deal of experience and specialized skills, often in managing the intense feelings it can stir, which can overwhelm a patient and the therapist alike.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 26, 2026

The problem is that oil may now overwhelm those positives, Altman said.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

If the kitchen feels far gone — trash, dishes, that low-grade sense of overwhelm — it’s easy to assume that anything short of a full clean won’t make a meaningful difference.

From Salon • May 5, 2026

Bellamy wants his side to attack at pace, dominate possession and overwhelm opponents, regardless of who they are up against.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

But there was no way I could overwhelm them all!

From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth




Vocabulary lists containing overwhelm


Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Look it up. Learn it forever.

Remember "overwhelm" for good with VocabTrainer. Expand your vocabulary effortlessly with personalized learning tools that adapt to your goals.

Take me to Vocabulary.com