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to overwhelm
01
sobrecarregar, oprimir
to overpower someone or something emotionally or mentally, leaving them unable to respond effectively
Exemplos
The news of her promotion overwhelmed her with joy.
A notícia de sua promoção a sobrecarregou de alegria.
The students were overwhelmed by the complexity of the assignment.
Os estudantes ficaram sobrecarregados com a complexidade da tarefa.
02
sobrecarregar, oprimir
to burden someone with more work, responsibilities, or demands than they can manage
Exemplos
The manager overwhelmed her team with tasks.
O gerente sobrecarregou sua equipe com tarefas.
He was overwhelmed by requests from clients.
Ele estava sobrecarregado pelos pedidos dos clientes.
03
esmagar, sobrepujar
to defeat or overpower by superior physical or strategic force
Exemplos
The army overwhelmed the enemy troops.
O exército sobrepujou as tropas inimigas.
Floodwaters overwhelms the levee.
As águas da enchente sobrecarregam o dique.
04
inundar, sobrecarregar
to completely cover or submerge something so that it becomes hard to perceive or manage
Exemplos
Rising floodwaters can overwhelm the streets.
As águas de enchente em ascensão podem inundar as ruas.
The room was overwhelmed by smoke.
O quarto estava coberto pela fumaça.
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