overwhelm
US /ˌoʊvərˈwelm/
・UK /ˌəʊvəˈwelm/
B1
verb
- To defeat something or someone completely
- To affect someone emotionally in a strong way
- To cause to have too much to handle (e.g. work)
Examples
Deal with stress fast whenever it threatens to overwhelm you.
The children pressed around him eagerly, overwhelming him with questions.