Definitions

1. noun

a low-lying area of land that is saturated with water, either permanently or seasonally

“The hikers got stuck in the swamp and had to wait for rescue.”

2. verb

to fill or overflow with water, so as to become soggy or flooded

“The storm swamped the entire neighborhood with rainwater.”

3. verb

to overwhelm or overcome, typically with a feeling of anxiety or fear

“The news swamped her with worry and anxiety.”