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Flooding
01
the fact or presence of water covering a part of land that is typically dry
Examples
The heavy rain led to severe flooding in low-lying areas near the river.
02
a behavior therapy method in which a person is repeatedly exposed to a particular stimulus until they become either desensitized or develop aversion
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Plural form
floodings
Examples
The therapist used flooding to help the patient overcome a fear of spiders.
Lexical Tree
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