Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whelm
verb
/whelm/
Definition
to submerge or engulf completely; to overcome or overthrow.
Examples
- The waves began to whelm the small boat, threatening to capsize it.
- She felt whelmed by the amount of work she had to complete.
Meaning
to be covered over completely or to feel overwhelmed by something.
Synonyms
- overwhelm
- submerge
- overcome
- overpower
