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overwhelm in Malay

tenggelam

/ˌəʊ.vəˈ(h)wɛlm/US/ˌoʊ.vɚˈ(h)wɛlm/

overwhelm in Malay: tenggelam, mengalahkan, terharu. In English, overwhelm means to engulf, surge over and submerge.

Malay words for overwhelm

engulf, surge over
tenggelam
to overpower, crush
mengalahkan
overpower emotionally
terharu, tenggelam

English meaning of overwhelm

  1. verb To engulf, surge over and submerge.
  2. verb To overpower, crush.
  3. verb To overpower emotionally.
  4. verb To cause to surround, to cover.

Full definition of overwhelm

overwhelm in a sentence

  • The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave.
  • In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force.
  • He was overwhelmed with guilt.

Synonyms of overwhelm

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Questions about overwhelm in Malay

What is the meaning of overwhelm in Malay?
Overwhelm in Malay is tenggelam, mengalahkan, terharu.
Apakah maksud overwhelm dalam bahasa Melayu?
Overwhelm: tenggelam, mengalahkan, terharu.
What does overwhelm mean in English?
Overwhelm means to engulf, surge over and submerge.

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