overwhelm
US /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
UK /ˌoʊ.vɚˈwelm/
1.
oprimir, dominar
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.
Ela foi oprimida pela dor após perder seu animal de estimação.
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The beauty of the landscape overwhelmed him.
A beleza da paisagem o dominou.
2.
derrotar, dominar
to defeat someone or something completely
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The army was overwhelmed by the enemy's superior numbers.
O exército foi derrotado pelos números superiores do inimigo.
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The small business was overwhelmed by the sudden increase in orders.
A pequena empresa foi sobrecarregada pelo aumento repentino de pedidos.