overwhelm
Meaning
To overwhelm is to exert an overpowering influence or effect upon someone or something, often resulting in a state of emotional or cognitive saturation that hinders effective response or decision-making; it can also refer to the act of inundating with a l
💡 The term is often misused in casual contexts to imply mere surprise or shock, whereas its C1 nuance encompasses a deeper sense of being unable to cope due to excessive pressure or stimuli.
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Common Phrases
emotionally overwhelm
information overwhelm
overwhelm with tasks
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