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Antonyms
Etymology

1. overwhelm

verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] charge someone with too many tasks.

Etymology

  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • whelm (English)
  • whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))

Rhymes with Overwhelm

  • underwhelm
  • realm
  • kelm
  • hjelm
  • helme
  • bellm

2. overwhelm

verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli.

Etymology

  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • whelm (English)
  • whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. overwhelm

verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] cover completely or make imperceptible.

Etymology

  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • whelm (English)
  • whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. overwhelm

verb. ['ˌoʊvɝˈwɛlm, ˌoʊvɝˈhwɛlm'] overcome by superior force.

Etymology

  • over- (English)
  • over- (Middle English (1100-1500))
  • whelm (English)
  • whelmen (Middle English (1100-1500))