engulf

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

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия полного покрытия или окружения чего-либо, часто с разрушительной или подавляющей силой.esVerbo que denota la acción de cubrir o rodear completamente algo, a menudo con fuerza destructiva o abrumadora.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de recouvrir ou d'entourer complètement quelque chose, souvent avec une force destructrice ou submergeante.deVerb, das bezeichnet, etwas vollständig zu bedecken, einzuschließen oder zu überwältigen, oft mit zerstörerischer oder erdrückender Wirkung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de cobrir ou cercar algo por completo, frequentemente com força destrutiva ou avassaladora.zh动词，表示完全覆盖或包围某物，常带有破坏性或压倒性的力量；也可指吞没、淹没。arفعل يدل على تغطية الشيء أو إحاطته به بشكل كامل، وغالبًا بقوة مدمّرة أو قاهرة.

1. To completely cover or surround B2 formal

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

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

   ruПоглотитьesenvolver por completofrengloutir, submergerdeverschlingenptEngolirzh吞没arغمر

   Synonyms: buryencompassenfoldenvelopimmerseinundateoverwhelmsubmergesurroundswallow

   Antonyms: exposerevealuncover

2. To overwhelm emotionally B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruОхватитьesabrumar emocionalmentefrSubmerger (une émotion)deÜberwältigenptDominarzh淹没arيغمر المشاعر

   Synonyms: buryconsumefloodimmerseinundateovercomeoverpoweroverwhelmsubmergeswamp

   Antonyms: calmcomfortsoothe

• engulfed past participle
• engulfed past simple
• engulfing present participle
• engulfs third person singular