Overwhelms

noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun

1
plural of overwhelm form-of, plural

Verb

1
third-person singular simple present indicative of overwhelm form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

Synonyms

submerge overpower devour absorb afflict aggrieve

Example

"Her desire for self-righteousness overwhelms the rest of her personality."

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