Unwhelm

verb

verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To raise (someone) up from under something that has overwhelmed them. rare

    "And it is all through him Who as a guest came pledged into this house. Came with the chivalry and manly show Of reverence and grace, that he too well Has learnt in cunning lands and used to lure. Ah, and he seeks us now! unwhelmed of it! Ready of step, impassive, cold!"

Antonyms

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whelm

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"And it is all through him Who as a guest came pledged into this house. Came with the chivalry and manly show Of reverence and grace, that he too well Has learnt in cunning lands and used to lure. Ah, and he seeks us now! unwhelmed of it! Ready of step, impassive, cold!"

Etymology

From un- + whelm.

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