overswarm

/ɒvərˈswɔrm/

Definitions

1. verb

to cause a person or animal to feel hot and anxious, especially in a crowded or overpopulated place

“The crowd overswarmed the small concert venue, causing a stampede.”

2. noun

an excessive or overwhelming crowd or number of people or things

“The city was hit by an overswarm of tourists during the summer season.”

Synonyms

  • overcrowd
  • swarm

Antonyms

  • deserted
  • empty