overrun
verbHow many syllables in overrun?
There are 3 syllables in the word overrun.How to pronounce overrun:
Definition of overrun:
- overrun (verb):
- invade in great numbers.
- to invade and occupy or ravage
- to defeat decisively and occupy the positions of
- to conquer (territory) rapidly by force of numbers
Synonyms for overrun:
assail
assault
attack
conquer
descend upon
dominate
infest
invade
occupy
overcome
overwhelm
penetrate
raid
ravage
rout
run riot over
swamp
Antonyms for overrun:
aid
assist
bear
build
construct
create
dry up
establish
evacuate
fail
fix
help
hold
institute
keep
lose
place
release
retreat
start
straighten
surrender
underwhelm
uphold
yield
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