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overwhelmed

/ˌəʊvəˈwɛlmd/ · verb

Meaning

  1. To engulf, surge over and submerge.
  2. To overpower, crush.
  3. To overpower emotionally.
  4. To cause to surround, to cover.

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Sources

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