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overwhelm
/ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
verb
przytłaczać
/pʂɨˈtłat͡ʂat͡ɕ/· czasownikAlso
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.
Collocations
overwhelm with emotionbe overwhelmed byoverwhelm the senses
Word forms
overwhelmedpast simpleoverwhelmingpresent participleoverwhelmsthird person singular
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