French Meaning of overwhelm

submerger

Other French words related to submerger

Definitions and Meaning of overwhelm in English

Wordnet

overwhelm (v)

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

charge someone with too many tasks

cover completely or make imperceptible

overcome by superior force

Webster

overwhelm (v. t.)

To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly.

To project or impend over threateningly.

To cause to surround, to cover.

Webster

overwhelm (n.)

The act of overwhelming.

FAQs About the word overwhelm

submerger

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli, charge someone with too many tasks, cover completely or make imperceptible, overcome by superior forceTo cover

coup de coeur,surmonter,déranger,noyer,sol,broyer (vers le bas),opprimer,dominer,roche,marécage

drain, égout, évacuation,Déshydrater,sec,dessécher

overwet => trop mouillé, overwell => trop, overweight => Surpoids, overweigh => surpoids, overweening => outrecuidant,