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OVERWHELMED

(verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Overwhelmed.

How to pronounce overwhelmed:

US

Overwhelmed - as a verb

Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overcome15overpower17overtake15sweep overwhelm13
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
arouse6elicit8enkindle13evoke12fire7kindle11provoke16raise5
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Charge someone with too many tasks

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
deluge8flood out

Cover completely or make imperceptible

Example: "I was drowned in work"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
drown9submerge13

Overcome by superior force

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
overmaster15overpower17
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
beat6beat outcrush10shell8trounce9vanquish23
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"I feel overwhelmed with all the tasks I have to do."
"She was overwhelmed by the amount of work that piled up."
"He became overwhelmed with emotion when he won the award."
"The new student was overwhelmed by the size of the school."
"The team was overwhelmed by their opponent's strong offense."
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Word Game Points

Is OVERWHELMED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OVERWHELMED has a SCRABBLE points total of 23.

Is OVERWHELMED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OVERWHELMED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 25.

Is OVERWHELMED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, overwhelmed is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OVERWHELMED has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.

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