overheave

/ɔvəˈhiːv/

Definitions

1. verb

to rise or project above the normal level, especially in a violent or sudden manner; to heave or surge upward

“The storm surge began to overheave the seawall, threatening to flood the nearby town.”

2. noun

an upward heave or surge, especially of a fluid or a wave

“The overheave of the ocean caused significant damage to the coastal area.”

Synonyms

  • heave
  • surge
  • swell

Antonyms

  • sink
  • submerge