OVERWHELM
(verb, noun)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Overwhelm.
Overwhelm - as a verb
Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcome15overpower17overtake15sweep overwhelm13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Cover completely or make imperceptible
Example: "I was drowned in work"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drown9submerge13Overcome by superior force
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overmaster15overpower17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beat6beat outcrush10shell8trounce9vanquish23Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Overwhelm - as a noun
The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
Example Sentences
"The amount of work overwhelmed me."
"I feel overwhelmed by all the responsibilities."
"The sudden news overwhelmed her with shock."
"The team's performance overwhelmed their opponents."
"She was overwhelmed by feelings of joy."
Word Game Points
Is OVERWHELM a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OVERWHELM has a SCRABBLE points total of 20.
Is OVERWHELM a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOVERWHELM has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 22.
Is OVERWHELM a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelm is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOVERWHELM has a WORDFEUD points total of 20.
