engulf

• Verb, das bezeichnet, etwas vollständig zu bedecken, einzuschließen oder zu überwältigen, oft mit zerstörerischer oder erdrückender Wirkung.

A verb used to indicate the act of completely covering or surrounding something, often with a destructive or overwhelming force.

1. B2formal

   To completely cover or surround something, often with water, fire, or darkness.

   verschlingen

   • The floodwaters engulfed the entire village.
   • Flames engulfed the old wooden house within minutes.
   • Darkness engulfed the forest as the sun set.

   Synonymeburyencompassenfoldenvelopimmerseinundateoverwhelmsubmergesurroundswallow

   Antonymeexposerevealuncover

2. To overwhelm emotionallyB2formal

   To completely overwhelm or consume someone with a strong emotion or feeling.

   Überwältigen

   • A feeling of sadness engulfed her when she heard the news.
   • Panic engulfed the crowd as the fire alarm went off.
   • He was engulfed by a wave of gratitude.

   Synonymeburyconsumefloodimmerseinundateovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmsubmergeswamp

   Antonymecalmcomfortsoothe