overwhelm

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

VERB

flood, beat physically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

crush defeat deluge destroy engulf inundate overcome overpower overrun rout submerge swamp

STRONG

bury conquer drown drub massacre overflow overthrow smother thrash total whip win

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage inspirit lose surrender underwhelm yield

STRONG

fail forfeit uncover

WEAK

not impress

VERB

astonish, devastate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

bewilder confound confuse demoralize destroy disturb dumbfound overcome overpower puzzle shock stun surprise swamp upset

STRONG

downgrade drown floor kill prostrate shatter stagger steamroller subordinate wreck

WEAK

blow out of the water bowl over do in render speechless run circles around

Antonyms

STRONGEST

clarify clear up comfort enlighten explain order organize surrender yield

STRONG

aid assist create help

WEAK

not impress underwhelm

Example Sentences

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Meanwhile, the sheer amount of data centers seeking to connect to the grid has lately threatened to overwhelm the system.

From The Wall Street Journal

It’s just that, sometimes, I feel overwhelmed by all the work Tūtū and I have to do.

From Literature

The Grammy winner went on to reference his small-town upbringing, saying, “I wasn’t the most talented kid in any respect, but I just had dreams,” before becoming overwhelmed with emotion.

From Los Angeles Times

But the need is overwhelming and demonstrates the unabated struggles low-income and middle-class working parents face in their quest for affordable child-care slots.

From Los Angeles Times

"I have another 500 kids that are waiting, and I haven't answered a bunch of messages because I'm overwhelmed," he added.

From Barron's

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