Uk English Meaning of whelm

swamp

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Definitions and Meaning of whelm in English

Wordnet

whelm (v)

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Webster

whelm (v. t.)

To cover with water or other fluid; to cover by immersion in something that envelops on all sides; to overwhelm; to ingulf.

Fig.: To cover completely, as if with water; to immerse; to overcome; as, to whelm one in sorrows.

To throw (something) over a thing so as to cover it.

FAQs About the word whelm

swamp

overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuliTo cover with water or other fluid; to cover by immersion in something that envelops on all sides; to overwhelm;

overcome,overwhelm,crush,disturb,drown,floor,grind (down),oppress,overpower,overpower

No antonyms found.

whelky => whelk, whelked => flayed, whelk => whelk, wheft => weft, wheezy => wheezy,