overwhelm

US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
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1.

to have such a strong emotional effect on someone that it is difficult for them to think or act normally

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She was overwhelmed by grief after losing her pet.
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
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engulfswampinundatesubmergebury
2.

to defeat someone or something completely

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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
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defeatconquervanquishroutcrush
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overwhelming