Definition of overwhelm

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• overwhelm is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 20
• overwhelm is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 20
• overwhelm is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 22

Definition of overwhelm

• charge someone with too many tasks (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. deluge
  2. flood out
• cover completely or make imperceptible (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. drown
  2. submerge
• overcome, as with emotions or perceptual stimuli (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. overcome
  2. overpower
  3. overtake
  4. sweep over
  5. whelm
• overcome by superior force (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. overmaster
  2. overpower

See definition of overwhelm in Merriam Webster