overwhelm
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
1.
abrumar, sobrecoger
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.
Ella fue abrumada por el dolor después de perder a su mascota.
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
La belleza del paisaje lo abrumó.
2.
derrotar, vencer
to defeat someone or something completely
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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
El ejército fue abrumado por la superioridad numérica del enemigo.
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
La pequeña empresa fue abrumada por el repentino aumento de pedidos.