overwhelm

/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/

verb

przytłaczać

/pʂɨˈtłat͡ʂat͡ɕ/· czasownik

Also

ogarniaćzalewać

Definition

to have such a strong emotional effect on somebody that it is difficult for them to resist or know how to react

Examples

She was overwhelmed by feelings of guilt.

Ogarnęło ją silne poczucie winy.

Synonyms

engulf overpower inundate

Collocations

overwhelm with emotionbe overwhelmed byoverwhelm the senses

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