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overwhelm

/,oʊvər'hwɛlm/ · oʊvərhwɛlm

Overwhelm has 3 syllables: o · ver · whelm.

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verb. Charge someone with too many tasks.

verb. Cover completely or make imperceptible.

verb. Overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.

verb. Overcome by superior force.

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