OXFORD 9000
📚 verb • entry_id 19324

overwhelm

/ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlm/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
apabullar • arrollar
To overpower, crush.
In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
The sea overwhelmed their enemies.
abrumar • agobiar • apabullar
To overpower emotionally.
He was overwhelmed with guilt.
Joy overwhelmed her when she realized that she had won a million dollars.