Words Containing Overwhelm

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Definition of overwhelm

v. t. - To cover over completely, as by a great wave; to overflow and bury beneath; to ingulf; hence, figuratively, to immerse and bear down; to overpower; to crush; to bury; to oppress, etc., overpoweringly.
v. t. - To project or impend over threateningly.
v. t. - To cause to surround, to cover.
n. - The act of overwhelming.

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The word overwhelm is a 9 letter word that has 3 syllable 's . The syllable division for overwhelm is: o-ver-whelm