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Definition of overwhelmed : of Overwhelm

Synonyms:

conquered, inundated, drowned, powerless, routed, overcome, beaten, flooded, vanquished, repulsed, defeated, overpowered, swamped, worsted, overthrown, weak, submerged, devastated, engulfed

alarmed, staring, astounded, fascinated, bewildered, confounded, wondering, gawking, dumbfounded, marveling, aghast, appalled, astonished

dazzled, dazed, impressed, stunned, surprised, amazed

outpaced, transcended, overran, overtaken, overrun, overshot, transgressed, overtook, overstepped, surpassed, outdistanced, outran, outrun

Usage examples:

• His house was soon the centre of attraction to all foreigners, by whom she was overwhelmed with gifts. - "The Complete Historical Romances of Georg Ebers", Georg Ebers.
• You will excuse me, Father Rowley, but I am rather overwhelmed for the moment by your kindness. - "The Altar Steps", Compton MacKenzie.
• The man must have had some great hold over her; for she was certainly overwhelmed with deadly fear. - "By Wit of Woman", Arthur W. Marchmont.