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Deluge
01
a sudden and heavy rainfall
Examples
The deluge caused flash flooding throughout the city, overwhelming the drainage systems and submerging streets.
Farmers welcomed the deluge after months of drought, as the heavy rain revitalized their parched fields.
02
the overflow of normally dry land by rising water
03
an overwhelming quantity of something, especially information, work, or emotion
to deluge
01
to flood or cover completely with water
Examples
The storm deluged the streets, leaving cars stranded.
Heavy rains deluged the valley and destroyed several homes.
02
to overwhelm someone or something with an excessive amount of tasks, messages, or demands
