Definitions

1. verb

to be too much for someone or something to handle, deal with, or control

“The news of the disaster overwhelmed her with emotion.”

2. verb

to surround or cover completely, especially with something like water

“The floodwaters overwhelmed the city, causing widespread destruction.”

3. noun

an overwhelming feeling or situation

“The crowd’s energy overwhelmed the concert, creating an electric atmosphere.”

4. noun

something that overwhelms

“The complexity of the project became an overwhelming task for the team.”