Greek Meaning of overwhelm

κατακλύζω

Other Greek words related to κατακλύζω

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

κατακλύζω

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

μεζούρα,ξεπερνώ,ενοχλώ,πνίγω,δάπεδο,αλέθω (προς τα κάτω),καταπιέζω,καταβάλλω,πέτρα,βάλτος

αποχέτευση,Αφυδατώνω,ξηρός,ξεραίνω

overwet => υπερβολικά υγρό, overwell => πάρα πολύ, overweight => Παχυσαρκία, overweigh => υπέρβαρος, overweening => υπεροπτικός,