overwhelm
verbUK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
To be so strong or so much that someone cannot handle it.
The little boat was overwhelmed by the big waves.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. To defeat someone completely.
The army overwhelmed the enemy in one day.
3. To have too many things to deal with at once.
She felt overwhelmed by all her homework.
4. To cover something completely with water.
The flood overwhelmed the small village.