Vocabulary Entry

overwhelm

|verb • noun

verb

to overcome or crush completely by force or number; to flood or engulf.

Example Sentences

"The heavy rain began to overwhelm the small town, flooding streets and homes."

"She felt overwhelmed by the amount of paperwork she had to complete."

"The team's success overwhelmed their opponents, leaving them with no chance to recover."

noun

Example Sentences

"The constant demands of her job led to a feeling of overwhelm."

"He experienced overwhelm when faced with too many responsibilities at once."

"In moments of overwhelm, it's important to take a step back and breathe."