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to overwhelm
01
submerger, accabler
to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively
informations grammaticales
composition morphologique
dérivé
verbe d’action
régulier
présent
overwhelm
3e personne du singulier
overwhelms
participe présent
overwhelming
passé simple
overwhelmed
participe passé
overwhelmed
Exemples
The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy.
La nouvelle de sa promotion l'a submergée de joie.
02
accabler, submerger
to burden someone with more work, responsibilities, or demands than they can manage
Exemples
The manager overwhelmed her team with tasks.
Le manager submergea son équipe de tâches.
03
submerger, écraser
to defeat or overpower by superior physical or strategic force
Exemples
The army overwhelmed the enemy troops.
L'armée a submergé les troupes ennemies.
04
submerger, accabler
to completely cover or submerge something so that it becomes hard to perceive or manage
Exemples
Rising floodwaters can overwhelm the streets.
Les eaux de crue montantes peuvent submerger les rues.
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