Synonyms of overwhelm
5 similar words · 1 opposite word
Another word for overwhelm is grip. Other synonyms of overwhelm are swamp, overwhelmedness, overwhelmment and ravish. The opposite of overwhelm is underwhelm.
Synonyms and similar words for overwhelm
verbTo engulf, surge over and submerge.
- swampTo overwhelm; to make too busy, or overrun the capacity of.
nounThe state or condition of being overwhelmed.
- overwhelmednessThe quality of being overwhelmed.
- overwhelmmentSynonym of overwhelm (“the state or condition of being overwhelmed”).
Opposite of overwhelm
verbMore antonyms
- underwhelmTo fail to impress; to perform disappointingly.
Meaning of overwhelm
- verb To engulf, surge over and submerge.
- verb To overpower, crush.
- verb To overpower emotionally.
overwhelm in other languages
Questions about synonyms of overwhelm
- What is another word for overwhelm?
- Overwhelm has 5 synonyms on Word.ws, such as grip, swamp, overwhelmedness, overwhelmment and ravish.
- What is the opposite of overwhelm?
- The opposite of overwhelm is underwhelm.
- What does overwhelm mean?
- Overwhelm means to engulf, surge over and submerge.
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