Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary
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Definition
overwhelm verb (FORCE)
/ˌəʊ.vəˈwelm/
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ v
/ˌoʊ.vɚ-/ v [T] to defeat someone or something by using a lot of force
Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.
(Definition of overwhelm verb (FORCE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)
