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Meaning of Overwhelm | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2 Specialized
ˌəʊ.vəˈwɛlm

Definitions

The state or condition of being overwhelmed.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Examples

“If you beat your opponent by a margin of 5 or more, you have Overwhelmingly Succeeded. This type of success is often simply called an Overwhelm. […] An overwhelm means you've not only succeeded, but you've done something better than the average success would be.”
“The fact is, that full permeation and understanding of an overwhelm or trauma makes it cease as an overwhelm or trauma.”
“And what you’re feeling is normal in a dangerous situation — overwhelm and guilt when someone is harmed.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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