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overwhelm

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2 syllables
9 characters
English (US)
2syllables

overwhelm

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overwhelm is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, overwhelm is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofoverwhelm

1noun
  • The state or condition of being overwhelmed.
1verb
  • To engulf, surge over and submerge.

    Synonyms: swamp

    Example: "The dinghy was overwhelmed by the great wave."

  • To overpower, crush.

    Example: "In December 1939 the Soviet Union attacked Finland with overwhelming force."

  • To overpower emotionally.

    Example: "He was overwhelmed with guilt."

  • To cause to surround, to cover.

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