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.