overwhelm

/ˌoʊvɚwˈɛlm/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

verb

1. overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli
2. charge someone with too many tasks
3. cover completely or make imperceptible
   “I was drowned in work”
4. overcome by superior force

Synonyms for overwhelm

• overpower
• sweep over
• whelm
• overcome
• overtake
• deluge
• flood out
• submerge
• drown
• overmaster

Words that rhyme with overwhelm

• helm
• realm
• elm
• bellm
• friedhelm
• helme
• hjelm
• kelm
• underwhelm
• wilhelm
• willhelm