OVERWHELM

• (verb) charge someone with too many tasks

  synonyms : deluge , flood out

  He was overwhelmed with paperwork. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) overcome by superior force

  synonyms : overmaster , overpower

  The gigantic army overwhelmed its enemy. -added by naila_inlas

• (verb) cover completely or make imperceptible

  "I was drowned in work", "The noise drowned out her speech"

  synonyms : drown , submerge

• (verb) overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

  synonyms : overcome , overpower , overtake , sweep over , whelm

  She was overwhelmed with grief and despair. -added by naila_inlas

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