Overwhelm – Bury or drown beneath a huge mass of something; have a strong emotional effect on someone
(Pronounced over-welm)
To remember the definition of the word overwhelm, use the following mnemonic:
She was over her cold and well (overwhelm). It now meant that everyone was buried under a huge mass of paperwork as she tried to catch up.
Examples of overwhelm in a sentence
All the forces against which he had been struggling united to overwhelm him.
She was overwhelmed by the sad news.
The bill was passed by an overwhelming majority.
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