Other Words for Overwhelm

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Overwhelm as a Noun has these synonyms:

inundate, overcome, engulf, submerge, flood (over), deluge, swamp, bury, immerse
Example: A feeling of terror suddenly overwhelmed me as I watched my safety rope fray and break. In only a few hours the rising waters had completely overwhelmed the house.

Overwhelm as a Verb has these synonyms:

overcome, stagger, astound, astonish, dumbfound or dumfound, shock, stun, bewilder, confuse, confound, nonplus, surprise, take aback, bowl over, knock off one's feet or pins, blow one's mind, discombobulate
Example: We were overwhelmed by the friendly reception that awaited our return.

overpower, overcome, overtax, devastate, stagger, crush, defeat, destroy, subdue, suppress, quash, quell, conquer, beat, bring down, prostrate, weigh down, oppress
Example: Overwhelmed by grief, she dissolved into tears.

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