Overwhelm ( verb , verb )

(As a verb)

Overwhelm ( verb )

1. To defeat someone completely.
2. To overcome someone with an overwhelming emotion or physical sensation.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english oferhelman, from ofer- "over" + helman "cover".

Examples:

1. They overwhelmed the enemy with their superior numbers.
2. She was overwhelmed by the beauty of the sunset.
3. He was overwhelmed by the complexity of the task.
4. They were overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.
5. The noise overwhelmed her and she had to leave the room.

(As a verb)

Overwhelm ( verb )

1. To defeat someone completely.
2. To overcome someone with an overwhelming emotion or physical sensation.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old english oferhelman, from ofer- "over" + helman "cover".

Examples:

1. They overwhelmed the enemy with their superior numbers.
2. She was overwhelmed by the beauty of the sunset.
3. He was overwhelmed by the complexity of the task.
4. They were overwhelmed by the scale of the disaster.
5. The noise overwhelmed her and she had to leave the room.