overwhelm
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
1.
membanjiri, mengatasi
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.
Dia terharu dengan kesedihan selepas kehilangan haiwan peliharaannya.
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
Keindahan landskap itu membanjiri dirinya.
2.
mengalahkan, menewaskan
to defeat someone or something completely
:
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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
Tentera itu dikalahkan oleh bilangan musuh yang lebih ramai.
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
Perniagaan kecil itu terbeban oleh peningkatan pesanan yang mendadak.