o·ver·whelm (  v r-hw lm , -wlm)tr.v. o·ver·whelmed, o·ver·whelm·ing, o·ver·whelms 1. To surge over and submerge; engulf: waves overwhelming the rocky shoreline. 2. a. To defeat completely and decisively: Our team overwhelmed the visitors by 40 points. b. To affect deeply in mind or emotion: Despair overwhelmed me. 3. To present with an excessive amount: They overwhelmed us with expensive gifts. 4. To turn over; upset: The small craft was overwhelmed by the enormous waves. |
Translations
overwhelmed [ˌəʊvərˈhwɛlmd] adj (by emotion) → bouleversé(e); (by work, trouble) → accablé(e)
to be overwhelmed by sth → être accablé par qch
to be overwhelmed with sth [+ requests, responses] → être submergé de qch
to be overwhelmed by sth → être accablé par qch
to be overwhelmed with sth [+ requests, responses] → être submergé de qch
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