/ɒvərˈswel/ (O-vər-SWEL)

Definitions

1. verb

to swell or become swollen beyond normal limits, especially due to an excessive or abnormal amount of something

“The river began to overswell its banks during the heavy rainfall.”

2. noun

an instance of something swelling or becoming swollen beyond normal limits

“The overswell of the river caused significant damage to the nearby homes.”