over·whelm 
/ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/ verb
over·whelms; over·whelmed; over·whelm·ing /ˌoʊvɚˈwɛlm/ verb [+ obj] 1 : to affect (someone) very strongly
▪ Grief overwhelmed her. = She was overwhelmed by grief. [=she felt grief so strongly that she was unable to think or act in a normal way] ▪ Her neighbor's kindness overwhelmed her. [=moved her deeply] 2 : to cause (someone) to have too many things to deal with
▪ The many requests for assistance overwhelmed them. = They were overwhelmed by the many requests for assistance. [=they could not respond to the many requests for assistance because there were too many] ▪ Don't overwhelm him with facts. ▪ They were overwhelmed with work. 3 : to defeat (someone or something) completely
▪ The city was overwhelmed by the invading army. ▪ She was overwhelmed at the polls. [=she was badly defeated in the election] 4 : to cover over (something) completely with water
▪ The boat was overwhelmed [=engulfed] by a huge wave.
▪ Grief overwhelmed her. = She was overwhelmed by grief. [=she felt grief so strongly that she was unable to think or act in a normal way] ▪ Her neighbor's kindness overwhelmed her. [=moved her deeply]
▪ The many requests for assistance overwhelmed them. = They were overwhelmed by the many requests for assistance. [=they could not respond to the many requests for assistance because there were too many] ▪ Don't overwhelm him with facts. ▪ They were overwhelmed with work.
▪ The city was overwhelmed by the invading army. ▪ She was overwhelmed at the polls. [=she was badly defeated in the election]
▪ The boat was overwhelmed [=engulfed] by a huge wave.
