overwhelm
verbHow many syllables in overwhelm?
There are 3 syllables in the word overwhelm.How to pronounce overwhelm:
Definition of overwhelm:
- overwhelm (verb):
- upset, overthrow
- charge someone with too many tasks.
- to overpower the thoughts, emotions, or senses of (someone)
Synonyms for overwhelm:
bowl over
burden
charge
crush
deluge
devastate
disturb
drown
floor
get the better of
grind (down)
knock (someone) for six
oppress
overcome
overpower
prostrate
render helpless
render incapable
render powerless
render speechless
rock
saddle
stagger
swamp
sweep (someone) off their feet
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Antonyms for overwhelm:
ascend
dehydrate
drain
dry
dry up
float
grow
hold
increase
keep
neglect
pass up
rise
starve
uncover
underwhelm
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